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Christopher W. Sloan

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 2563796
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Professional summary


Christopher William Sloan, who also goes by William Poole, Christopher William Sloane, Christopher W Sloan, is a registered financial professional currently at DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Christopher has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52 and Series 8 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


William Poole | Christopher William Sloane | Christopher W Sloan

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 17, 2023 - Present

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 25938
Portland, ME
Past

December 2, 2020 - May 25, 2021

JCC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146776
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA
Past

October 16, 2020 - November 10, 2020

GREAT POINT CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 114203
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 21, 2019 - July 19, 2019

TRITON PACIFIC SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 139919
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

August 22, 2013 - April 16, 2019

LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41782
EXCELSIOR, MN
Past

July 6, 2012 - July 3, 2013

VERTICAL CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154697
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 26, 2011 - April 9, 2012

KBR CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 128800
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

August 27, 2010 - July 27, 2011

BRITEHORN SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 36402
DENVER, CO
Past

December 1, 2008 - July 24, 2009

CM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127136
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past

October 26, 2005 - October 31, 2008

WELTON STREET INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 132111
DENVER, CO
Past

December 19, 2003 - November 5, 2004

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 5249
SANTA ROSA, CA
Past

December 19, 2003 - November 5, 2004

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 7, 2002 - August 11, 2003

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
DENVER, CO
Past

June 21, 2001 - July 29, 2002

STRONG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 106638
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

February 7, 2001 - July 29, 2002

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

September 1, 2000 - January 31, 2001

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

July 1, 1999 - September 1, 2000

ING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36461
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

May 11, 1998 - May 10, 1999

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

July 14, 1997 - May 11, 1998

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL SECURITIES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 260
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 6, 1994 - July 17, 1997

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI

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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Alaska
(4/20/2023)
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Arizona
(4/18/2023)
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California
(4/18/2023)
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Colorado
(4/19/2023)
RR
Florida
(4/18/2023)
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Georgia
(6/6/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(8/4/2023)
RR
Idaho
(4/20/2023)
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Montana
(5/2/2023)
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Nevada
(5/11/2023)
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New Mexico
(4/19/2023)
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Oregon
(4/18/2023)
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Texas
(4/18/2023)
RR
Utah
(4/19/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(4/25/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/6/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/8/1996
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRES/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENETREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145
TAYLOR, GORDON BURDETTEVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2990648

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Company Information


DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 25938Portland, ME 04101

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