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Karen R. Friedman

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 2592756
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Professional summary


Karen Renee Friedman, who also goes by Karen Renee Brookes, Karen Renee Johnson, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

Karen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Karen has worked at 15 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Karen Renee Brookes | Karen Renee Johnson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 13, 2007 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

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

September 29, 2020 - May 9, 2025

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
Portland, ME
Past

September 17, 2020 - May 9, 2025

NORTHERN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45943
Portland, ME
Past

September 9, 2020 - May 9, 2025

PERPETUAL AMERICAS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143809
PORTLAND, ME
Past

March 20, 2019 - December 31, 2022

COMPASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 172662
Portland, ME
Past

August 17, 2018 - May 9, 2025

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 148477
PORTLAND, ME
Past

October 24, 2017 - May 9, 2025

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
Portland, ME
Past

August 14, 2017 - June 23, 2020

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 118787
PORTLAND, ME
Past

March 13, 2015 - May 9, 2025

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7174
Portland, ME
Past

January 2, 2013 - May 9, 2025

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130745
PORTLAND, ME
Past

June 10, 2011 - May 1, 2020

BD COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 30188
PORTLAND, ME
Past

June 10, 2011 - May 9, 2025

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 15634
PORTLAND, ME
Past

February 4, 2002 - February 23, 2007

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 2580
PORTLAND, ME
Past

February 4, 2002 - February 23, 2007

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
PORTLAND, ME
Past

October 1, 1996 - May 11, 2001

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

April 18, 1995 - October 1, 1996

UNUM SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5406
PORTLAND, ME

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FF
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC | FORUM FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106 / SEC#: , 8-51293

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
(207) 553-7110
Established
Delaware since 09/08/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

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
STROUT, ALICIA KIMBERLYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/VICE PRESIDENT6320351

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Company Information


FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106Portland, ME 04101

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