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Anthony V. Mercadante

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 2517672
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Professional summary


Anthony Vincent Mercadante, who also goes by Anthony V Mercadante, Tony Mercadante, Anthony Mercadante, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine and FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

Anthony is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Anthony has worked at 22 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 34, Series 3, Series 7, Series 24, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Anthony V Mercadante | Tony Mercadante | Anthony Mercadante

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
LIFE INSURANCE POSITION: Agent/Representative NATURE: Insurance outside of IFG INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/15/2023 ADDRESS: 12671 High Bluff Dr, Ste 200, San Diego CA 92130, United States DESCRIPTION: Personal disability insurance policy.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 15, 2024 - Present

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 148477
Portland, ME
Current

May 15, 2024 - Present

FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 147382
Portland, ME
Current

May 15, 2024 - Present

PERPETUAL AMERICAS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 143809
Portland, ME
Current

May 15, 2024 - Present

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 130745
Portland, ME
Current

May 15, 2024 - Present

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 103848
Portland, ME
Current

May 15, 2024 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

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

May 15, 2024 - Present

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 31334
Portland, ME
Past

June 14, 2021 - April 1, 2024

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

June 14, 2021 - April 1, 2024

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7717
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

October 12, 2018 - December 3, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 12, 2018 - June 15, 2021

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 12, 2018 - June 15, 2021

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 12, 2018 - June 15, 2021

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 11, 2018 - June 15, 2021

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 19, 2017 - June 15, 2021

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

April 19, 2017 - June 15, 2021

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 7, 2017 - March 21, 2017

MIRAMONTES CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 264786
Irvine, CA
Past

July 1, 2016 - January 30, 2017

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA
CRD#: 42132
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 1, 2016 - January 30, 2017

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 10, 2015 - March 4, 2016

MB TRADING

BD
CRD#: 30330
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 2, 2014 - February 5, 2015

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 8361
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

July 2, 2014 - February 5, 2015

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 8361
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

June 18, 2014 - July 1, 2014

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 16, 2013 - July 1, 2014

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 18, 2002 - July 23, 2013

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
TORRANCE, CA
Past

September 18, 2000 - July 5, 2001

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

August 3, 1995 - July 14, 2000

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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
California
(5/15/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/16/2014
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 34
Date: 2/17/2015
Retail Off-Exchange FOREX Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/26/2018
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory 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#: 31334Portland, ME 04101

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