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Tony A. Paine

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR
BOSTON, MA 02109
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CRD#: 1851372
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Professional summary


Tony Anthony Paine, CIMA®, who also goes by Tony E Anthony Paine, Eugene A Paine, Eugene Anthony Paine, Tony Paine, is a registered financial professional currently at FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Tony is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Tony has worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Tony E Anthony Paine | Eugene A Paine | Eugene Anthony Paine | Tony Paine

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Catholic Charities - San Gabriel Valley, 01/01/2018,Volunteer, Provide shelter, clothing, services to underprivileged, not investment related, Title: Board Member, 2-4 hours devoted per a month, 0 during business hours, No Comp

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CIMA®

Experience


Current

April 18, 2025 - Present

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

Office #1: 53 State Street 33rd Floor, Boston, MA 02109
BD
CRD#: 7174
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 14, 2024 - October 16, 2024

VANTAGE WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 111324
PASADENA, CA
Past

January 30, 2024 - July 8, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

January 29, 2024 - July 8, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past

August 4, 2015 - November 24, 2023

TCW INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106546
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 3, 2015 - November 24, 2023

TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 16670
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 27, 2014 - June 8, 2015

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 31, 2010 - July 1, 2014

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108257
PASADENA, CA
Past

August 30, 2010 - July 1, 2014

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 1, 2009 - July 13, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

June 1, 2009 - July 13, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

March 5, 2004 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 18, 2004 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 9, 2003 - August 27, 2003

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

December 2, 2002 - January 9, 2003

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
PASADENA, CA
Past

November 29, 2002 - January 9, 2003

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 12, 1998 - September 9, 2002

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA
Past

June 28, 1996 - May 22, 1998

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 5009
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

September 16, 1992 - June 7, 1996

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 12, 1991 - August 24, 1992

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

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

RR
Alaska
(4/28/2025)
RR
California
(4/21/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(5/15/2025)
RR
Nevada
(4/22/2025)
RR
Oregon
(4/21/2025)
RR
Washington
(4/21/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/15/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FD
FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | THE BOSTON COMPANY CAPITAL GROUP, INC. | TBC FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 7174 / SEC#: , 8-20518

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 01/01/2008
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


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


FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 7174Boston, MA 02109

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