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Brendan J. Kilfeather

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR
Richmond, VA 23230
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CRD#: 2924461
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Professional summary

Brendan John Kilfeather, who also goes by Brendan J Kilfeather, Brendan Kilfeather, is a registered financial professional currently at FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC located in Richmond, Virginia.

Brendan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Brendan has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Brendan J Kilfeather | Brendan Kilfeather

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.

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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

February 3, 2026 - Present

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

Office #1: 6641 West Broad Street Suite 600, Richmond, VA 23230
BD
CRD#: 7174
Richmond, VA
Past

December 20, 2017 - December 22, 2025

METLIFE INVESTMENTS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285684
Philadelphia, PA
Past

January 6, 2015 - December 31, 2017

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Philadelphia, PA
Past

June 30, 2014 - December 24, 2014

FORTRESS CAPITAL FORMATION LLC

BD
CRD#: 152385
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 15, 2009 - July 1, 2009

GLOBAL EMERGING CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 130120
BERWYN, PA
Past

May 15, 2009 - July 1, 2009

GLOBAL EMERGING CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130120
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 21, 2005 - May 2, 2007

BOFA ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107900
WYNDMOOR, PA
Past

November 1, 2004 - May 2, 2007

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 15, 2001 - November 5, 2004

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

November 25, 1998 - March 11, 1999

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 4, 1997 - March 12, 1998

DELAWARE DISTRIBUTORS, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 14232
PHILADELPHIA, PA

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
(2/3/2026)
RR
Alaska
(2/3/2026)
RR
Arizona
(2/3/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(2/3/2026)
RR
California
(2/3/2026)
RR
Colorado
(2/3/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(2/3/2026)
RR
Delaware
(2/3/2026)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/3/2026)
RR
Florida
(2/3/2026)
RR
Georgia
(2/3/2026)
RR
Hawaii
(2/3/2026)
RR
Idaho
(2/3/2026)
RR
Illinois
(2/3/2026)
RR
Indiana
(2/3/2026)
RR
Iowa
(2/3/2026)
RR
Kansas
(2/3/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(2/3/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(2/3/2026)
RR
Maine
(2/3/2026)
RR
Maryland
(2/3/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/3/2026)
RR
Michigan
(2/3/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(2/3/2026)
RR
Mississippi
(2/3/2026)
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Missouri
(2/3/2026)
RR
Montana
(2/3/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(2/3/2026)
RR
Nevada
(2/3/2026)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/3/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(2/3/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(2/3/2026)
RR
New York
(2/3/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(2/3/2026)
RR
North Dakota
(2/3/2026)
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Ohio
(2/3/2026)
RR
Oklahoma
(2/3/2026)
RR
Oregon
(2/3/2026)
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Pennsylvania
(2/3/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/3/2026)
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South Carolina
(2/3/2026)
RR
South Dakota
(2/3/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(2/3/2026)
RR
Texas
(2/3/2026)
RR
Utah
(2/3/2026)
RR
Vermont
(2/3/2026)
RR
Virginia
(2/3/2026)
RR
Washington
(2/3/2026)
RR
West Virginia
(2/3/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/3/2026)
RR
Wyoming
(2/3/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/10/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/18/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/18/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 12/2/1997
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/31/2018
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FD
FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | THE BOSTON COMPANY CAPITAL GROUP, INC. | TBC FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 7174 / SEC#: , 8-20518

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 01/01/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# 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

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 7174Richmond, VA 23230

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