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Michael V. Collins

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
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CRD#: 2373097
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Professional summary


Michael Vincent Collins, who also goes by Mike Collins, Michael Collins, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Winston-salem, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Michael has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mike Collins | Michael Collins

Other business activities


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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 30, 2023 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 751 W. Fourth Street Suite 410, Winston-salem, NC 27101
BD
CRD#: 46106
Winston-Salem, NC
Past

August 12, 2020 - January 4, 2023

NORTHERN TRUST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7927
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 9, 2019 - January 7, 2020

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
PROVIDENCE, RI
Past

October 9, 2019 - January 7, 2020

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
PROVIDENCE, RI
Past

December 13, 2010 - January 25, 2018

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
PROVIDENCE, RI
Past

December 9, 2010 - January 25, 2018

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
PROVIDENCE, RI
Past

January 8, 2008 - November 15, 2010

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 105734
GRAFTON, MA
Past

January 8, 2008 - November 15, 2010

RUSSELL INVESTMENTS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 21771
MARLBOROUGH, MA
Past

March 6, 2007 - January 11, 2008

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
WORCESTER, MA
Past

February 16, 2007 - January 11, 2008

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
WORCESTER, MA
Past

January 6, 2006 - December 20, 2006

JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
Past

January 15, 2003 - December 20, 2006

CURIAN CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120270
DENVER, CO
Past

January 15, 2003 - December 31, 2005

INVESTMENT CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16443
APPLETON, WI
Past

November 20, 2002 - January 10, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

June 13, 2001 - May 31, 2002

AMUNDI DISTRIBUTOR US, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24497
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 10, 1997 - November 22, 2000

MFS FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31052
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 10, 1993 - December 1, 1997

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
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

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California
(1/30/2023)
RR
Colorado
(3/29/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(1/30/2023)
RR
Delaware
(3/29/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/30/2023)
RR
Florida
(1/30/2023)
RR
Georgia
(1/30/2023)
RR
Illinois
(1/2/2024)
RR
Indiana
(1/2/2025)
RR
Iowa
(1/30/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(1/30/2023)
RR
Maine
(1/30/2023)
RR
Maryland
(1/30/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/30/2023)
RR
Michigan
(3/29/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(1/2/2025)
RR
Nebraska
(1/30/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/30/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(1/30/2023)
RR
New York
(1/30/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(1/30/2023)
RR
Ohio
(1/30/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/30/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/30/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(1/30/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(1/30/2023)
RR
Texas
(1/30/2023)
RR
Utah
(1/30/2023)
RR
Vermont
(1/30/2023)
RR
Virginia
(1/30/2023)
RR
West Virginia
(1/2/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/25/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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)
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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#: 46106Winston-salem, NC 27101

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