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Marc J. Bowen

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 1563379
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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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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 9, 2019 - Present

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 25938
Portland, ME
Current

July 16, 2025 - Present

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 148477
Portland, ME
Current

July 16, 2025 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

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

July 16, 2025 - Present

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

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

BD
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.

BD
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.

BD
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.

BD
CRD#: 102920
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

April 5, 2001 - December 12, 2003

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17437
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

October 14, 1986 - July 31, 1987

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

RR
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
(7/22/2025)
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Alaska
(7/22/2025)
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Arizona
(7/31/2025)
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Arkansas
(7/29/2025)
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California
(7/23/2025)
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Colorado
(7/22/2025)
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Connecticut
(7/22/2025)
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Delaware
(7/23/2025)
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District of Columbia
(7/23/2025)
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Florida
(7/23/2025)
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Georgia
(7/23/2025)
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Hawaii
(7/23/2025)
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Idaho
(7/22/2025)
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Illinois
(7/29/2025)
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Indiana
(7/22/2025)
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Iowa
(7/24/2025)
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Kansas
(8/15/2019)
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Kentucky
(7/22/2025)
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Louisiana
(7/23/2025)
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Maine
(7/22/2025)
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Maryland
(7/23/2025)
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Massachusetts
(7/24/2025)
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Michigan
(7/24/2025)
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Minnesota
(7/22/2025)
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Mississippi
(7/22/2025)
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Missouri
(8/13/2019)
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Montana
(7/29/2025)
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Nebraska
(7/22/2025)
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Nevada
(7/23/2025)
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New Hampshire
(7/25/2025)
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New Jersey
(7/22/2025)
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New Mexico
(7/23/2025)
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New York
(7/22/2025)
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North Carolina
(7/23/2025)
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North Dakota
(7/25/2025)
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Ohio
(7/22/2025)
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Oklahoma
(7/22/2025)
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Oregon
(7/25/2025)
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Pennsylvania
(7/23/2025)
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Rhode Island
(7/23/2025)
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South Carolina
(7/24/2025)
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South Dakota
(7/22/2025)
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Tennessee
(7/23/2025)
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Texas
(7/22/2025)
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Utah
(7/23/2025)
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Vermont
(7/22/2025)
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Virginia
(7/23/2025)
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Washington
(7/22/2025)
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West Virginia
(7/28/2025)
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Wisconsin
(7/23/2025)
RR
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
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 8/10/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 8/10/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FF
FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC
440 FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | PFPC DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC | FIRST DATA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | BNY MELLON DISTRIBUTORS LLC | BNY MELLON DISTRIBUTORS INC.

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

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 01/30/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS LLCDIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE MEMBER
BRUNNER, JENNIFER ANNEVP/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1137783
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENETREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information


FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 31334Portland, ME 04101

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