Marc J. Bowen

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES

Portland, ME 04101

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CRD#: 1563379

Professional summary

Marc Joe Bowen is a registered financial professional currently at DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine and FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

Marc is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Marc has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

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Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

August 9, 2019 - Present

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101

CRD#: 25938

Portland, ME

Current

July 16, 2025 - Present

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101

CRD#: 148477

Portland, ME

Current

July 16, 2025 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101

CRD#: 46106

Portland, ME

Current

July 16, 2025 - Present

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101

CRD#: 31334

Portland, ME

Past

March 11, 2015 - April 11, 2018

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 112058

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Past

September 2, 2014 - April 11, 2018

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13109

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Past

March 2, 2010 - September 3, 2014

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 102920

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Past

November 20, 2009 - September 2, 2014

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 102920

OVERLAND PARK, KS

Past

June 24, 2009 - November 20, 2009

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA

CRD#: 25574

KANSAS CITY, MO

Past

June 22, 2009 - November 20, 2009

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

KANSAS CITY, MO

Past

October 4, 2007 - December 31, 2008

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 102920

KANSAS CITY, MO

Past

December 12, 2003 - May 27, 2009

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 102920

KANSAS CITY, MO

Past

April 5, 2001 - December 12, 2003

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 17437

KANSAS CITY, MO

Past

October 14, 1986 - July 31, 1987

WADDELL & REED

CRD#: 866

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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

Alabama
(7/22/2025)

Alaska
(7/22/2025)

Arizona
(7/31/2025)

Arkansas
(7/29/2025)

California
(7/23/2025)

Colorado
(7/22/2025)

Connecticut
(7/22/2025)

Delaware
(7/23/2025)

District of Columbia
(7/23/2025)

Florida
(7/23/2025)

Georgia
(7/23/2025)

Hawaii
(7/23/2025)

Idaho
(7/22/2025)

Illinois
(7/29/2025)

Indiana
(7/22/2025)

Iowa
(7/24/2025)

Kansas
(8/15/2019)

Kentucky
(7/22/2025)

Louisiana
(7/23/2025)

Maine
(7/22/2025)

Maryland
(7/23/2025)

Massachusetts
(7/24/2025)

Michigan
(7/24/2025)

Minnesota
(7/22/2025)

Mississippi
(7/22/2025)

Missouri
(8/13/2019)

Montana
(7/29/2025)

Nebraska
(7/22/2025)

Nevada
(7/23/2025)

New Hampshire
(7/25/2025)

New Jersey
(7/22/2025)

New Mexico
(7/23/2025)

New York
(7/22/2025)

North Carolina
(7/23/2025)

North Dakota
(7/25/2025)

Ohio
(7/22/2025)

Oklahoma
(7/22/2025)

Oregon
(7/25/2025)

Pennsylvania
(7/23/2025)

Rhode Island
(7/23/2025)

South Carolina
(7/24/2025)

South Dakota
(7/22/2025)

Tennessee
(7/23/2025)

Texas
(7/22/2025)

Utah
(7/23/2025)

Vermont
(7/22/2025)

Virginia
(7/23/2025)

Washington
(7/22/2025)

West Virginia
(7/28/2025)

Wisconsin
(7/23/2025)

Wyoming
(7/24/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/30/2007

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/17/2001

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 99TO

Date: 8/10/2023

Operations Professional Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 4/11/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/15/2009

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 4/4/2001

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 14

Date: 8/10/2023

Compliance Officer Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 4/22/2013

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 31334 / SEC#: , 8-45467

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 01/30/2012

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS LLC	DIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE MEMBER
BRUNNER, JENNIFER ANNE	VP/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	1137783
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKI	PRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR	1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIEL	SECRETARY	6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENE	TREASURER	4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTE	VICE PRESIDENT	2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDEL	VICE PRESIDENT	4863973
SOMMERS, WESTON	CFO/FINOP	5290145

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Marc J. Bowen

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

EMPOWER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

J.P. MORGAN INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENTS INC.

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

WADDELL & REED

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/30/2007

Series 63

Date: 5/17/2001

Series 99TO

Date: 8/10/2023

SIE

Date: 4/11/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/15/2009

Series 6

Date: 4/4/2001

Series 14

Date: 8/10/2023

Series 24

Date: 4/22/2013

FINRA

Current Firm

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Contact information

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

Red Flags

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FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

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