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Gary C. Thompson

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CRD#: 1937819
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Gary Curtis Thompson, who also goes by Gary Thompson, was a registered financial professional .

Gary is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Gary had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Gary Thompson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

July 17, 2015 - January 14, 2022

SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 173734
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 7, 2011 - June 1, 2015

FIRST DOMINION CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16330
RICHMOND, VA
Past

April 26, 2004 - July 12, 2011

SG AMERICAS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 128351
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 10, 2000 - April 26, 2004

COWEN AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 28, 1997 - August 2, 2000

BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15794
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 17, 1996 - February 11, 1999

COMMERZ MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 41957
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 2, 1996 - December 17, 1996

KLEINWORT BENSON NORTH AMERICA INC.

BD
CRD#: 5087

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 1/21/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 10/1/1998
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | VT DISTRIBUTORS LLC | VONTOBEL DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 173734 / SEC#: , 8-69550

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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 07/24/2014
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
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENETREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145
TAYLOR, GORDON BURDETTECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT2990648

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Company Information


SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 173734

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