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Richard A. Parenteau

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CRD#: 2545265
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Richard Alexander Parenteau, who also goes by Rich Parenteau, was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Richard had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Rich Parenteau

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

December 13, 2017 - February 6, 2019

SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 173734
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 24, 2012 - February 6, 2019

STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103934
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 24, 2012 - February 6, 2019

NORTHERN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45943
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 24, 2012 - February 6, 2019

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 35682
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 24, 2012 - February 6, 2019

BD COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 30188
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 24, 2012 - February 6, 2019

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130745
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 24, 2012 - February 6, 2019

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7174
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 24, 2012 - February 6, 2019

FORESIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 30016
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 24, 2012 - February 6, 2019

FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147382
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 24, 2012 - February 6, 2019

PERPETUAL AMERICAS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143809
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 24, 2012 - February 6, 2019

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 15634
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 24, 2012 - February 6, 2019

FORESIDE ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13494
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 24, 2012 - February 6, 2019

FAIRHOLME DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150987
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 16, 2012 - February 6, 2019

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
PORTLAND, ME
Past

October 28, 2011 - November 21, 2011

PERPETUAL AMERICAS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143809
PORTLAND, ME
Past

April 22, 2009 - July 16, 2009

FORESIDE PLAZA DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103739
PORTLAND, ME
Past

January 8, 2008 - February 6, 2019

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

June 7, 2007 - December 19, 2007

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 30, 2000 - June 8, 2007

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

November 14, 1996 - March 30, 2000

ARK FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 17685
PORTLAND, ME
Past

October 31, 1994 - June 23, 1995

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 31, 1994 - June 23, 1995

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/7/1994
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SF
SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | VT DISTRIBUTORS LLC | VONTOBEL DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 173734 / SEC#: , 8-69550

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 07/24/2014
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
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENETREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145
TAYLOR, GORDON BURDETTECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT2990648

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Company Information


SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 173734

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