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Paul J. Demaio

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CRD#: 2829942
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Paul John Demaio, who also goes by Paul J Demaio, Paul John Demaio Mr., Paul John Demaio, Paul Demaio, was a registered financial professional .

Paul is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Paul had worked at 22 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Paul J Demaio | Paul John Demaio Mr. | Paul John Demaio | Paul Demaio

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

February 25, 2022 - August 29, 2022

COMPASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 172662
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 4, 2021 - January 24, 2022

INNOVATION PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 146344
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 8, 2020 - December 2, 2020

NEXPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 165013
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 4, 2018 - January 23, 2020

GOLDMAN SACHS CUSTODY SOLUTIONS

BD
CRD#: 48015
MCLEAN, VA
Past

June 24, 2015 - January 11, 2018

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

December 16, 2014 - June 12, 2015

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

January 14, 2013 - December 31, 2014

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

December 3, 2012 - January 10, 2013

HARTFORD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45995
WAYNE, PA
Past

March 7, 2011 - December 3, 2012

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

April 12, 2010 - March 10, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
PITTSBURG, PA
Past

April 12, 2010 - March 10, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PITTSBURG, PA
Past

January 4, 2010 - April 28, 2010

ALLSPRING FUNDS MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110841
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 4, 2010 - March 19, 2010

ALLSPRING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 133366
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 18, 2009 - January 4, 2010

EVERGREEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA
CRD#: 104594
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 12, 2008 - January 4, 2010

GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 487
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 21, 2005 - August 13, 2008

VAN KAMPEN ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 104703
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 21, 2005 - August 13, 2008

INVESCO CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6939
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 18, 2005 - October 7, 2005

NEWEDGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10674
PITTSBURGH, PA
Past

March 21, 2005 - January 6, 2006

SWEETWATER ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134367
COLUMBUS, OH
Past

October 4, 2004 - March 7, 2005

AMUNDI ASSET MANAGEMENT US, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107719
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 16, 2004 - March 7, 2005

AMUNDI DISTRIBUTOR US, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24497
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 2, 2000 - June 15, 2004

CREDIT SUISSE ASSET MANAGEMENT SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15654
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 19, 1996 - August 25, 2000

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/24/2008
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/30/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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COMPASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
COMPASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | FORESIDE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 172662 / SEC#: , 8-69518

BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/13/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 06/06/2014
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / VP / TREASURER4512785

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Company Information


COMPASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 172662

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