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Paul L. Givens

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 2760859
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Professional summary


Paul Lemuel Givens, CIMA®, CPWA®, who also goes by Paul Givens, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

Paul is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Paul has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 30 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Paul Givens

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


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CIMA®
CPWA®

Start date: 2008-04-23

Expire date: 2023-05-31

Experience


Current

February 27, 2024 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

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

January 11, 2018 - February 13, 2024

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2908
DALLAS, TX
Past

December 7, 2017 - February 13, 2024

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

BD
CRD#: 2908
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 21, 2015 - December 8, 2017

TCG SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 154788
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

May 29, 2014 - April 24, 2015

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

January 9, 2014 - July 15, 2014

TCG SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 154788
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 4, 2013 - December 11, 2013

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

December 13, 2012 - December 13, 2013

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109018
CONCORD, CA
Past

December 4, 2012 - November 15, 2013

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

February 19, 2008 - November 5, 2012

STEBEN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 117808
EXCELSIOR, MN
Past

October 23, 2006 - March 3, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
DENVER, CO
Past

January 17, 2003 - October 20, 2006

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
DENVER, CO
Past

September 12, 2000 - March 3, 2008

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

January 12, 2000 - September 13, 2000

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

October 1, 1996 - August 14, 1998

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
DULUTH, GA

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(11/22/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(3/4/2024)
RR
Colorado
(6/14/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(3/4/2024)
RR
Nevada
(1/17/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(7/3/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/4/2024)
RR
Oregon
(5/20/2025)
RR
Texas
(2/27/2024)
RR
Utah
(7/30/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/11/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 3/25/2008
NFA Branch Manager Examination
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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