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James B. Duffy

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 2383104
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Professional summary


James Bradford Duffy, who also goes by Brad Duffy, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. James has worked at 24 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Brad Duffy

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

February 2, 2024 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

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

September 10, 2023 - January 2, 2024

PROTA FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 283776
Frisco, TX
Past

February 9, 2023 - January 2, 2024

ALT FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 146547
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 2, 2023 - February 7, 2023

FRONTIER SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 136102
Dallas, TX
Past

October 25, 2022 - February 1, 2023

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
WEATHERFORD, TX
Past

November 7, 2017 - September 19, 2022

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
DENVER, CO
Past

January 18, 2017 - November 6, 2017

NEXPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 165013
DALLAS, TX
Past

March 18, 2014 - September 26, 2016

LASALLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 157625
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 17, 2012 - November 15, 2013

CALAMOS ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105758
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

March 5, 2010 - December 12, 2012

CALAMOS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 143490
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

March 5, 2010 - November 15, 2013

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19850
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

October 1, 2009 - February 18, 2010

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108257
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 2, 2009 - February 18, 2010

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 1, 2006 - January 2, 2009

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 139135
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 17, 2003 - December 31, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 17, 2003 - January 24, 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 22, 2003 - December 11, 2003

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 12, 2000 - July 8, 2003

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 289
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 4, 2000 - December 18, 2000

LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC

BD
CRD#: 530
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

September 9, 1997 - March 27, 2000

MOMENTUM INDEPENDENT NETWORK INC.

BD
CRD#: 17587
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 1, 1997 - July 21, 1997

GRIFFIN FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 10823
Past

August 19, 1996 - April 30, 1997

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 15, 1996 - August 19, 1996

FIRST INTERSTATE INVESTMENTS,INC.

BD
CRD#: 17101
Past

January 26, 1994 - February 15, 1996

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

August 18, 1993 - January 28, 1994

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI

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
Arkansas
(2/2/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(2/2/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(2/2/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/10/2024)
RR
Texas
(2/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/31/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/29/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 46106Portland, ME 04101

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