AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
SM

Samuel E. Masemer

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 2770546
SM

Professional summary


Samuel Edward Masemer, CFA, CFP®, who also goes by Sam Masemer, Samuel Edward Masemer, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

Samuel is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Samuel has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Sam Masemer | Samuel Edward Masemer

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


Click below to view Samuel Edward Masemer's 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®
CFA
CFP®

Experience


Current

April 17, 2023 - Present

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 840 Newport Center Drive Suite 700, Newport Beach, CA 92660
BD
CRD#: 148477
Newport Beach, CA
Past

March 13, 2013 - April 14, 2023

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

May 11, 2012 - March 1, 2013

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
MALVERN, PA
Past

March 25, 2008 - May 11, 2012

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

August 7, 2006 - August 23, 2007

TOUCHSTONE ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 107028
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

August 7, 2006 - August 21, 2007

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1526
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

September 6, 2005 - July 24, 2006

ENTERPRISE FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 883
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 8, 2001 - August 30, 2005

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1526
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

January 19, 2001 - September 24, 2001

CNR SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18466
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 13, 2000 - December 13, 2000

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

December 3, 1998 - February 18, 2000

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 14232
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

November 11, 1997 - September 9, 1998

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

July 18, 1996 - November 18, 1997

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 18, 1996 - November 18, 1997

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
Alabama
(1/2/2024)
RR
Alaska
(1/2/2024)
RR
Arizona
(1/2/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(1/2/2024)
RR
California
(4/17/2023)
RR
Colorado
(1/2/2024)
RR
Connecticut
(1/2/2024)
RR
Delaware
(1/2/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(1/2/2024)
RR
Florida
(1/2/2024)
RR
Georgia
(1/2/2024)
RR
Hawaii
(1/2/2024)
RR
Idaho
(1/2/2024)
RR
Illinois
(1/2/2024)
RR
Indiana
(1/2/2024)
RR
Iowa
(1/2/2024)
RR
Kansas
(1/2/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(1/2/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(1/2/2024)
RR
Maine
(1/2/2024)
RR
Maryland
(1/2/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/2/2024)
RR
Michigan
(1/2/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(1/2/2024)
RR
Mississippi
(1/2/2024)
RR
Missouri
(1/2/2024)
RR
Montana
(1/2/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(1/2/2024)
RR
Nevada
(1/2/2024)
RR
New Hampshire
(1/2/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(1/2/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(1/2/2024)
RR
New York
(1/2/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(1/2/2024)
RR
North Dakota
(1/2/2024)
RR
Ohio
(1/2/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/2/2024)
RR
Oregon
(1/2/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/2/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/2/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(1/2/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(1/2/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(1/2/2024)
RR
Texas
(1/2/2024)
RR
Utah
(1/2/2024)
RR
Vermont
(1/2/2024)
RR
Virginia
(1/2/2024)
RR
Washington
(1/2/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(1/2/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/2/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(1/2/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/28/2001
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

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)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCDIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE MEMBER
BRUNNER, JENNIFER ANNEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1137783
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENETREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 148477Newport Beach, CA 92660

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Samuel Masemer

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Barton S Pearce
Barton PearceAdvisorCheck Check Mark
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC
IAR
RR
IRVINE, CA
Ryan Anthony Gallo
Ryan GalloAdvisorCheck Check Mark
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
IAR
RR
FULLERTON, CA
Michael Gregory Jensen
Michael JensenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
FALCON WEALTH PLANNING, INC.
IAR
Irvine, CA
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.
© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company.
All rights reserved.
Powered ByAIRM Analytics