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Zela G. Astarjian

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
Boston, MA 02081
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CRD#: 2237931
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Professional summary

Zela Gostanian Astarjian, who also goes by Zela G Astarjian, Zela Gostanian Astarjian, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Zela is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Zela has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Zela G Astarjian | Zela Gostanian Astarjian

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

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None

Experience

Current

January 23, 2019 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 200 State Street 13th Floor, Boston, MA 02081
BD
CRD#: 46106
Boston, MA
Past

December 3, 2007 - April 15, 2014

PUBLIC EQUITY PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 126765
WALTHAM, MA
Past

August 20, 2005 - January 3, 2006

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 16, 2005 - January 3, 2006

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107900
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 17, 2004 - August 20, 2005

BACAP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46088
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 8, 2004 - September 24, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 29, 1993 - March 11, 2002

DEAM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 754
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 12, 1993 - September 21, 1993

AMUNDI DISTRIBUTOR US, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24497
BOSTON, MA

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
Delaware
(1/5/2021)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/5/2021)
RR
Illinois
(5/15/2019)
RR
Indiana
(5/15/2019)
RR
Iowa
(1/5/2021)
RR
Maryland
(5/15/2019)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/29/2019)
RR
Michigan
(1/5/2021)
RR
Missouri
(5/15/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/5/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/15/2019)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/5/2021)
RR
Virginia
(5/15/2019)
RR
West Virginia
(1/5/2021)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/5/2021)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/27/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/13/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/23/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/12/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/30/2004
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/11/1993
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative 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#: 46106Boston, MA 02081

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