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David L. Cranston

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Greenwich, CT 06830
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CRD#: 2442735
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Professional summary


David Lee Cranston, who also goes by David Cranston, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Greenwich, Connecticut.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. David has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


David Cranston

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 31, 2025 - Present

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 55 Railroad Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
BD
CRD#: 148477
Greenwich, CT
Past

December 14, 2016 - June 16, 2025

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 7, 2012 - November 4, 2016

N.A. INVESTCORP LLC

BD
CRD#: 134162
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 29, 2012 - August 1, 2012

SMITH CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 121430
STAMFORD, CT
Past

November 4, 2005 - March 5, 2010

N.A. INVESTCORP LLC

BD
CRD#: 134162
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 3, 2003 - November 2, 2005

CHANNEL CAPITAL GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 118697
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.

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RR
Connecticut
(10/31/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/28/2003
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/21/2012
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FF
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BHIL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BHIL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 148477 / SEC#: , 8-68027

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 07/31/2016
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, LLCDIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE MEMBER
BRUNNER, JENNIFER ANNEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1137783
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENETREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information


FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 148477Greenwich, CT 06830

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