AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
TL

Todd W. Lawson

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2289390
TL

Professional summary


Todd William Lawson, CIMA® is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Los Angeles, California.

Todd is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Todd has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


Click below to view Todd William Lawson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

January 2, 2015 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 333 S. Grand Avenue 18th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
BD
CRD#: 46106
Los Angeles, CA
Past

June 4, 2013 - December 31, 2014

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

January 3, 2012 - March 19, 2013

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 6, 2009 - December 31, 2011

BLACKROCK FUND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 146183
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 25, 2008 - December 31, 2009

BLACKROCK EXECUTION SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 39438
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 26, 2000 - June 4, 2008

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17437
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

February 23, 1994 - February 8, 2000

OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7834
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
California
(1/2/2015)
RR
Colorado
(1/4/2016)
RR
Connecticut
(1/2/2015)
RR
Delaware
(1/2/2015)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/2/2015)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2015)
RR
Georgia
(1/2/2015)
RR
Illinois
(1/4/2016)
RR
Maine
(1/2/2015)
RR
Maryland
(1/2/2015)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/2/2015)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2015)
RR
New York
(1/2/2015)
RR
North Carolina
(1/9/2015)
RR
Ohio
(1/4/2016)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/2/2015)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/2/2015)
RR
Texas
(1/4/2016)
RR
Vermont
(1/2/2015)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/19/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

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

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106Los Angeles, CA 90071

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Todd Lawson

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Jon Derek Neuhaus
Jon NeuhausAdvisorCheck Check Mark
MORGAN STANLEY
IAR
RR
El Segundo, CA
Kenneth Hickman
Kenneth HickmanAdvisorCheck Check Mark
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
IAR
RR
Brea, CA
John Tanner Powell
John PowellAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
IAR
RR
Los Angeles, CA
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics