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Benjamin T. Fulton

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 1520661
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Professional summary


Benjamin Thomas Fulton, who also goes by Ben Fulton, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

Benjamin is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Benjamin has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 3, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 30 exams.

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Aliases


Ben Fulton

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 5, 2024 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 46106
Portland, ME
Past

January 3, 2023 - October 25, 2024

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

November 30, 2022 - December 31, 2022

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130745
PORTLAND, ME
Past

April 20, 2021 - February 10, 2022

OPTIMAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 165661
Park City, UT
Past

August 27, 2018 - December 21, 2020

PROFUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19541
BETHESDA, MD
Past

May 5, 2014 - August 14, 2018

ELKHORN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 168905
Chicago, IL
Past

February 21, 2014 - December 31, 2018

ELKHORN INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 168198
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 7, 2013 - May 8, 2014

CAPE SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 7072
MCDONOUGH, GA
Past

September 18, 2006 - May 6, 2013

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
WHEATON, IL
Past

January 28, 2004 - September 18, 2006

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
WHEATON, IL
Past

November 26, 2001 - October 3, 2003

GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 39805
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 15, 1998 - September 19, 2001

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 18, 1998 - June 9, 1998

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
Past

April 1, 1996 - May 19, 1998

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

BD
CRD#: 28519
WHEATON, IL
Past

January 4, 1994 - June 24, 1994

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17839
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

June 13, 1990 - December 31, 1991

PLANNED INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 5066
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 3, 1990 - May 23, 1990

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 6, 1989 - December 2, 1989

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 30, 1987 - April 6, 1989

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829
Past

February 20, 1987 - September 8, 1987

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
Past

June 24, 1986 - March 9, 1987

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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.

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Alabama
(1/2/2025)
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Alaska
(1/2/2025)
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Arizona
(1/2/2025)
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
(1/2/2025)
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Delaware
(1/2/2025)
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District of Columbia
(1/2/2025)
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
(12/5/2024)
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
(1/2/2025)
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Montana
(1/6/2025)
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
(1/2/2025)
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Utah
(12/5/2024)
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
(1/2/2025)
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West Virginia
(1/2/2025)
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Wisconsin
(1/2/2025)
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Wyoming
(1/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/21/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 6/8/1995
NFA Branch Manager Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC | FORUM FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106 / SEC#: , 8-51293

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
(207) 553-7110
Established
Delaware since 09/08/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRES/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENETREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145
STROUT, ALICIA KIMBERLYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/VICE PRESIDENT6320351

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Company Information


FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106Portland, ME 04101

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