JC
John A. Cardinali
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 2685081
JC
Professional summary
John Anthony Cardinali, CFA, who also goes by John Cardinali, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine.
John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
John Cardinali
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
November 18, 2025 - Present
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101BD
CRD#: 148477
Portland, ME
Past
June 14, 2023 - February 23, 2024
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 148477
Cheshire, CT
Past
October 9, 2015 - April 7, 2022
JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLC
BD
CRD#: 28832
DENVER, CO
Past
September 27, 2013 - September 28, 2015
LOOMIS SAYLES DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.
BD
CRD#: 41795
BOSTON, MA
Past
June 22, 2007 - August 21, 2013
HIMCO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6604
HARTFORD, CT
Past
August 25, 2005 - July 11, 2007
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
HARTFORD, CT
Past
January 15, 1996 - January 2, 2004
EACM SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 19298
NORWALK, CT
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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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Alabama(1/2/2026)
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Alaska(1/2/2026)
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Arizona(1/2/2026)
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Arkansas(1/2/2026)
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California(1/2/2026)
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Colorado(1/2/2026)
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Connecticut(11/18/2025)
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Delaware(1/2/2026)
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District of Columbia(1/2/2026)
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Florida(1/2/2026)
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Georgia(1/2/2026)
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Hawaii(1/2/2026)
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Idaho(1/2/2026)
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Illinois(1/2/2026)
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Indiana(1/2/2026)
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Iowa(1/2/2026)
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Kansas(1/2/2026)
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Kentucky(1/2/2026)
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Louisiana(1/2/2026)
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Maine(1/2/2026)
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Maryland(1/2/2026)
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Massachusetts(1/2/2026)
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Michigan(1/2/2026)
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Minnesota(1/2/2026)
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Mississippi(1/2/2026)
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Missouri(1/2/2026)
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Montana(1/2/2026)
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Nebraska(1/2/2026)
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Nevada(1/2/2026)
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New Hampshire(1/2/2026)
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New Jersey(1/2/2026)
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New Mexico(1/2/2026)
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New York(1/2/2026)
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North Carolina(1/2/2026)
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North Dakota(1/2/2026)
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Ohio(1/2/2026)
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Oklahoma(1/2/2026)
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Oregon(1/2/2026)
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Pennsylvania(1/2/2026)
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Rhode Island(1/2/2026)
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South Carolina(1/2/2026)
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South Dakota(1/2/2026)
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Tennessee(1/2/2026)
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Texas(1/2/2026)
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Utah(1/2/2026)
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Vermont(1/2/2026)
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Virginia(1/2/2026)
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Washington(1/2/2026)
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West Virginia(1/2/2026)
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Wisconsin(1/2/2026)
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Wyoming(1/2/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FF
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BHIL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BHIL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
CRD#: 148477 / SEC#: , 8-68027
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 07/31/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | DIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE MEMBER | |
| BRUNNER, JENNIFER ANNE | VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1137783 |
| COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKI | PRESIDENT/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 |
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Company Information
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 148477Portland, ME 04101TRUST BUT VERIFY
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