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Andrew C. Schenk

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 1889691
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Professional summary

Andrew Charles Schenk, who also goes by Andrew Charles Schenk, Drew Schenk, Andrew Schenk, is a registered financial professional currently at DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

Andrew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Andrew has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Andrew Charles Schenk | Drew Schenk | Andrew Schenk

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 20, 2023 - Present

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

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

February 28, 2020 - August 9, 2023

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
CREVE COEUR, MO
Past

August 8, 2018 - November 27, 2019

TRITON PACIFIC SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 139919
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 26, 2016 - October 9, 2017

BLUEROCK CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 136974
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 3, 2011 - August 22, 2016

KBS CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 132299
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

June 13, 2008 - September 17, 2010

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

November 22, 2006 - June 9, 2008

GUGGENHEIM FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 39805
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 1, 2004 - December 11, 2006

WESTMINSTER SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6105
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

February 27, 1989 - March 23, 2004

BRIDGE TRADING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6822
ST. LOUIS, MO

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.

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Alabama
(7/20/2023)
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Arkansas
(7/20/2023)
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California
(7/20/2023)
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Florida
(7/20/2023)
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
(7/20/2023)
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Kansas
(7/20/2023)
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Kentucky
(7/20/2023)
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Louisiana
(7/20/2023)
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Minnesota
(7/20/2023)
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Mississippi
(7/20/2023)
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Missouri
(7/20/2023)
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Nebraska
(7/20/2023)
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North Dakota
(7/20/2023)
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Ohio
(7/20/2023)
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Oklahoma
(7/20/2023)
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Pennsylvania
(7/20/2023)
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South Carolina
(7/20/2023)
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South Dakota
(7/20/2023)
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Tennessee
(7/20/2023)
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Texas
(7/20/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/20/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/6/1989
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 11/24/2004
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/11/1989
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

DS
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC | UMB DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC | SUNSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | SUNSTONE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 25938 / SEC#: , 8-42106

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
Wisconsin since 09/27/1996
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, 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
TAYLOR, GORDON BURDETTEVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2990648

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Company Information

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 25938Portland, ME 04101

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