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David B. Mcelroy

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Chicago, IL 60611
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CRD#: 2469342
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Professional summary


David Bruce Mcelroy is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. David has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 10, 2020 - Present

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 25 E. Erie, Chicago, IL 60611
BD
CRD#: 148477
Chicago, IL
Past

May 30, 2018 - December 31, 2019

DRIEHAUS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 8197
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 1, 2017 - May 16, 2018

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 3036
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 29, 2009 - May 24, 2018

VIRTUS CAPITAL ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107346
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 23, 2009 - June 1, 2017

FORESIDE ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13494
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 7, 2007 - March 17, 2008

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7369
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 15, 2005 - December 7, 2007

AT INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47837
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 16, 1999 - July 15, 2005

GPC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14007
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 14, 1998 - January 22, 1999

INVESCO DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 289
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 27, 1994 - September 20, 1997

GPC SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14007
ATLANTA, GA

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
(1/10/2020)
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Arkansas
(1/10/2020)
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District of Columbia
(1/10/2020)
RR
Florida
(1/10/2020)
RR
Georgia
(1/10/2020)
RR
Illinois
(1/10/2020)
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Kentucky
(1/10/2020)
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Louisiana
(1/10/2020)
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Maryland
(1/10/2020)
RR
Mississippi
(1/10/2020)
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North Carolina
(1/10/2020)
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South Carolina
(1/10/2020)
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Tennessee
(1/10/2020)
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Virginia
(1/10/2020)
RR
West Virginia
(1/10/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/10/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser 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 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#: 148477Chicago, IL 60611

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