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Bruno S. Distefano

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 2108779
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Professional summary

Bruno Samuel Distefano, who also goes by Bruno S Distefano, Bruno Samuel Distefano, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

Bruno is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Bruno has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Bruno S Distefano | Bruno Samuel Distefano

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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®
None

Experience

Current

February 7, 2017 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

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

February 1, 2010 - June 23, 2020

FAIRHOLME DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150987
BERWYN, PA
Past

October 28, 2008 - December 31, 2022

FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147382
BERWYN, PA
Past

May 24, 2001 - December 31, 2022

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 35682
BERWYN, PA
Past

May 23, 2001 - January 2, 2009

NORTHERN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45943
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

May 22, 2001 - December 5, 2008

BLACKROCK DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 39636
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

May 22, 2001 - December 31, 2022

STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103934
BERWYN, PA
Past

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2022

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
BERWYN, PA
Past

September 28, 1993 - December 31, 1998

FPS BROKER SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25065
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Past

July 12, 1991 - June 1, 1992

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

July 12, 1991 - June 1, 1992

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past

November 28, 1990 - April 19, 1991

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

November 28, 1990 - April 19, 1991

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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
New Jersey
(1/6/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/16/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/28/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 11/14/1990
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/14/2006
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 2/21/1996
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FF
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC | FORUM FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106 / SEC#: , 8-51293

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
(207) 553-7110
Established
Delaware since 09/08/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# 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

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106Portland, ME 04101

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