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James P. Gruver

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Waltham, MA 02451
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CRD#: 2510324
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Professional summary


James Paul Gruver II, who also goes by James Paul Gruver, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Waltham, Massachusetts.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. James has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


James Paul Gruver

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 11, 2023 - Present

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 1075 Main Street Suite 320, Waltham, MA 02451
BD
CRD#: 31334
Waltham, MA
Past

February 23, 2016 - May 3, 2023

HEITMAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13620
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 2, 2007 - May 30, 2013

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 5, 2004 - July 2, 2007

MELLON FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 39414
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 25, 2003 - December 31, 2005

MBSC, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42430
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 13, 2001 - October 4, 2001

INVESTOR FORCE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104318
WAYNE, PA
Past

January 30, 1997 - May 4, 2000

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 14232
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

November 15, 1994 - November 28, 1995

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA

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
(1/2/2024)
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Alaska
(1/5/2024)
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Arizona
(1/2/2024)
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Arkansas
(1/5/2024)
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California
(1/2/2024)
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Colorado
(1/3/2024)
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Connecticut
(1/3/2024)
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Delaware
(1/18/2024)
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District of Columbia
(1/5/2024)
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Florida
(10/31/2023)
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Georgia
(1/4/2024)
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Hawaii
(1/3/2024)
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Idaho
(1/3/2024)
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Illinois
(1/4/2024)
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Indiana
(1/8/2024)
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Iowa
(1/5/2024)
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Kansas
(1/3/2024)
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Kentucky
(1/5/2024)
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Louisiana
(1/10/2024)
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Maine
(1/3/2024)
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Maryland
(1/4/2024)
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Massachusetts
(10/30/2023)
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Michigan
(1/4/2024)
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Minnesota
(1/2/2024)
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Mississippi
(1/3/2024)
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Missouri
(1/3/2024)
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Montana
(1/4/2024)
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Nebraska
(1/2/2024)
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Nevada
(1/4/2024)
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New Hampshire
(1/8/2024)
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New Jersey
(1/23/2024)
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New Mexico
(1/4/2024)
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New York
(1/2/2024)
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North Carolina
(1/2/2024)
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North Dakota
(1/2/2024)
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Ohio
(1/2/2024)
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Oklahoma
(1/2/2024)
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Oregon
(1/2/2024)
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Pennsylvania
(1/3/2024)
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Puerto Rico
(1/10/2024)
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Rhode Island
(1/3/2024)
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South Carolina
(1/4/2024)
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South Dakota
(1/2/2024)
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Tennessee
(1/4/2024)
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Texas
(1/3/2024)
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Utah
(1/3/2024)
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Vermont
(1/2/2024)
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Virgin Islands
(1/4/2024)
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Virginia
(1/3/2024)
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Washington
(1/2/2024)
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West Virginia
(1/10/2024)
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Wisconsin
(1/2/2024)
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Wyoming
(1/5/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/25/2023
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/16/2013
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FF
FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC
440 FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | PFPC DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC | FIRST DATA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | BNY MELLON DISTRIBUTORS LLC | BNY MELLON DISTRIBUTORS INC.

CRD#: 31334 / SEC#: , 8-45467

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 01/30/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# 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 ANNEVP/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 FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 31334Waltham, MA 02451

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