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Matthew K. Stapen

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS
Naples, FL 34108
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CRD#: 2304714
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Professional summary

Matthew Kyle Stapen, who also goes by Matt Stapen, Matthew Stapen, is a registered financial professional currently at QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Naples, Florida.

Matthew is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Matthew has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 72, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Matt Stapen | Matthew Stapen

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

November 20, 2025 - Present

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 801 Laurel Oak Drive Suite 300a, Naples, FL 34108
BD
CRD#: 103848
Naples, FL
Past

July 18, 2022 - September 12, 2025

BTIG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 122225
Miami, FL
Past

April 25, 2019 - July 18, 2022

MIZUHO SECURITIES USA LLC

BD
CRD#: 19647
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 2, 2015 - April 18, 2019

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 6, 2012 - December 11, 2015

HAPOALIM SECURITIES USA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 266
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 3, 2009 - December 15, 2011

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 23, 2009 - May 7, 2009

NATWEST MARKETS SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 11707
GREENWICH, CT
Past

June 1, 2004 - February 24, 2009

ABN AMRO INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 15776
GREENWICH, CT
Past

March 4, 2004 - June 2, 2004

COMMERZ MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 41957
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 6, 2000 - August 22, 2003

HSBC SECURITIES (USA) INC.

BD
CRD#: 19585
NEW YORK CITY, NY
Past

January 16, 1996 - March 14, 2000

FEDERATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 5009
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

October 23, 1995 - November 14, 1995

STIRES & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 6813
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 26, 1993 - October 25, 1994

FINANCORP GROUP INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 31793
MIAMI, FL
Past

December 1, 1992 - April 14, 1993

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 19714
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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

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Alabama
(1/23/2026)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
(1/23/2026)
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Florida
(11/20/2025)
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
(1/23/2026)
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
(1/23/2026)
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Michigan
(1/23/2026)
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Minnesota
(1/23/2026)
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Mississippi
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Missouri
(1/23/2026)
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Montana
(1/23/2026)
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Nebraska
(1/23/2026)
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Nevada
(1/23/2026)
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New Hampshire
(1/23/2026)
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New Jersey
(1/23/2026)
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New Mexico
(1/23/2026)
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New York
(1/23/2026)
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North Carolina
(1/23/2026)
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North Dakota
(1/23/2026)
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Ohio
(1/26/2026)
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Oklahoma
(1/23/2026)
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Oregon
(1/23/2026)
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Pennsylvania
(1/23/2026)
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
(1/23/2026)
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South Dakota
(1/23/2026)
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Tennessee
(1/23/2026)
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Texas
(11/20/2025)
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Utah
(1/23/2026)
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Vermont
(1/23/2026)
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Virginia
(1/23/2026)
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Washington
(1/23/2026)
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West Virginia
(1/23/2026)
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Wisconsin
(1/23/2026)
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Wyoming
(1/23/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/9/1993
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 72
Date: 1/2/2023
Government Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/22/1992
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

QD
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848 / SEC#: , 8-52323

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
Delaware since 01/21/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# 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 KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/TREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848Naples, FL 34108

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