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Scott J. Kearney

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS
Philadelphia, PA 19103
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CRD#: 1502037
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Professional summary


Scott Joseph Kearney, who also goes by Scott Kearney, is a registered financial professional currently at QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Scott is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Scott has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Scott Kearney

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 30, 2024 - Present

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 1650 Market Street Suite 4000, Philadelphia, PA 19103
BD
CRD#: 103848
Philadelphia, PA
Past

October 24, 2018 - July 31, 2020

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130745
St. Louis, MO
Past

March 29, 2017 - August 3, 2020

KENNEDY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 105834
ST LOUIS, MO
Past

January 28, 2015 - October 19, 2016

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 14232
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 3, 2006 - September 10, 2013

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
BERWYN, PA
Past

October 8, 2001 - December 31, 2005

CONSTELLATION INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC.

BD
CRD#: 40644
JENKINTOWN, PA
Past

April 22, 1996 - September 28, 2001

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA
Past

April 3, 1993 - March 20, 1996

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 29, 1992 - March 18, 1993

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

May 22, 1986 - May 11, 1992

CINCINNATI ANALYSTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5478
CINCINNATI, OH

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alabama
(3/26/2025)
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Alaska
(3/26/2025)
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Arizona
(4/3/2025)
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Arkansas
(4/2/2025)
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California
(3/25/2025)
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Colorado
(3/26/2025)
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Connecticut
(3/26/2025)
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Delaware
(3/31/2025)
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District of Columbia
(3/27/2025)
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Florida
(3/26/2025)
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Georgia
(3/26/2025)
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Hawaii
(3/27/2025)
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Idaho
(3/27/2025)
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Illinois
(3/26/2025)
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Indiana
(3/27/2025)
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Iowa
(3/26/2025)
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Kansas
(3/26/2025)
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Kentucky
(3/27/2025)
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Louisiana
(3/26/2025)
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Maine
(3/26/2025)
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Maryland
(3/27/2025)
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Massachusetts
(3/25/2025)
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Michigan
(3/27/2025)
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Minnesota
(3/27/2025)
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Mississippi
(3/28/2025)
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Missouri
(3/25/2025)
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Montana
(3/27/2025)
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Nebraska
(3/25/2025)
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Nevada
(3/27/2025)
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New Hampshire
(4/1/2025)
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New Jersey
(3/28/2025)
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New Mexico
(3/26/2025)
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New York
(3/30/2025)
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North Carolina
(3/27/2025)
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North Dakota
(3/31/2025)
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Ohio
(3/26/2025)
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Oklahoma
(3/31/2025)
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Oregon
(3/27/2025)
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Pennsylvania
(3/26/2025)
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Rhode Island
(3/26/2025)
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South Carolina
(3/27/2025)
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South Dakota
(3/28/2025)
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Tennessee
(3/26/2025)
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Texas
(3/26/2025)
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Utah
(3/26/2025)
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Vermont
(3/26/2025)
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Virginia
(3/26/2025)
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Washington
(3/26/2025)
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West Virginia
(3/27/2025)
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Wisconsin
(3/27/2025)
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Wyoming
(3/26/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/21/2025
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


QD
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848 / SEC#: , 8-52323

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
Mailing Address
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
Phone number
(866) 251-6920
Established
Delaware since 01/21/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/TREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information


QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848Philadelphia, PA 19103

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