LS
Lance E. Stephens
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 2511491
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Professional summary
Lance Edwin Stephens, CFP® is a registered financial professional currently at DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine.
Lance is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Lance has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
June 18, 2018 - Present
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101BD
CRD#: 25938
Portland, ME
Past
May 10, 2006 - December 12, 2017
FEF DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 46585
NEW YORK, NY
Past
May 1, 2003 - February 10, 2006
M&T SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 17358
BALTIMORE, MD
Past
September 17, 2002 - February 10, 2006
WILMINGTON TRUST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 106909
BALTIMORE, MD
Past
May 31, 2002 - May 1, 2003
ALLFIRST BROKERAGE CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 17531
BALTIMORE, MD
Past
September 29, 1997 - September 13, 2001
CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 19850
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past
April 28, 1995 - April 30, 1996
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 14, 1994 - April 13, 1995
L.C. WEGARD & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 3722
NEW YORK, NY
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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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Alabama(6/18/2018)
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Alaska(6/18/2018)
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Arizona(6/18/2018)
RR
Arkansas(6/18/2018)
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California(6/18/2018)
RR
Colorado(6/18/2018)
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Connecticut(6/18/2018)
RR
Delaware(6/18/2018)
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District of Columbia(6/18/2018)
RR
Florida(6/18/2018)
RR
Georgia(6/18/2018)
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Hawaii(6/18/2018)
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Idaho(6/18/2018)
RR
Illinois(6/18/2018)
RR
Indiana(6/18/2018)
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Iowa(6/18/2018)
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Kansas(6/18/2018)
RR
Kentucky(6/18/2018)
RR
Louisiana(6/18/2018)
RR
Maine(6/18/2018)
RR
Maryland(6/18/2018)
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Massachusetts(6/18/2018)
RR
Michigan(6/18/2018)
RR
Minnesota(6/18/2018)
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Mississippi(6/18/2018)
RR
Missouri(6/18/2018)
RR
Montana(6/18/2018)
RR
Nebraska(6/18/2018)
RR
Nevada(6/18/2018)
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New Hampshire(6/18/2018)
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New Jersey(6/18/2018)
RR
New Mexico(6/18/2018)
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New York(6/18/2018)
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North Carolina(6/19/2018)
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North Dakota(6/18/2018)
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Ohio(6/19/2018)
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Oklahoma(6/18/2018)
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Oregon(6/18/2018)
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Pennsylvania(6/18/2018)
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Puerto Rico(1/6/2023)
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Rhode Island(6/18/2018)
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South Carolina(6/18/2018)
RR
South Dakota(6/18/2018)
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Tennessee(6/18/2018)
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Texas(6/18/2018)
RR
Utah(6/18/2018)
RR
Vermont(6/18/2018)
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Virgin Islands(1/6/2023)
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Virginia(6/18/2018)
RR
Washington(6/18/2018)
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West Virginia(6/18/2018)
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Wisconsin(6/18/2018)
RR
Wyoming(6/18/2018)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
DS
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC | UMB DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC | SUNSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | SUNSTONE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 25938 / SEC#: , 8-42106
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
Wisconsin since 09/27/1996
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | SOLE MEMBER | |
| COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKI | PRES/MANAGER/DIRECTOR | 1544189 |
| EDELMAN, GABRIEL | SECRETARY | 6654419 |
| LA FOND, SUSAN LORENE | TREASURER | 4512785 |
| LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTE | VICE PRESIDENT | 2184856 |
| MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 4863973 |
| SOMMERS, WESTON | CFO/FINOP | 5290145 |
| TAYLOR, GORDON BURDETTE | VP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2990648 |
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Company Information
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 25938Portland, ME 04101TRUST BUT VERIFY
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