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Marc R. Van Bell

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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CRD#: 2985051
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Professional summary


Marc Richard Van Bell, who also goes by Marc Richard Van Bell, Marc Van Bell, Marc Richard Vanbell, is a registered financial professional currently at QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Marc is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Marc has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases


Marc Richard Van Bell | Marc Van Bell | Marc Richard Vanbell

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

April 26, 2024 - Present

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 411 E. Wisconsin Avenue Suite 2100, Milwaukee, WI 53202
BD
CRD#: 103848
Milwaukee, WI
Past

June 24, 2022 - January 13, 2024

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 30, 2017 - September 16, 2019

BMO ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 106466
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

October 30, 2017 - September 16, 2019

BMO INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146711
MILWAUKEE,, WI
Past

January 30, 2015 - November 7, 2016

BMO INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 146711
MILWAUKEE,, WI
Past

August 1, 2012 - January 30, 2015

BMO HARRIS FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137115
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 8, 2012 - November 7, 2016

BMO ASSET MANAGEMENT CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 106466
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 30, 2010 - August 1, 2012

M&I FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 16517
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

March 15, 2010 - June 8, 2012

M&I INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 109802
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

April 11, 2008 - September 2, 2009

RED GRANITE ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 140045
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

May 30, 2000 - December 10, 2007

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
MEQUON, WI
Past

January 1, 1999 - May 2, 2000

B. C. ZIEGLER AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 61
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 23, 1997 - January 1, 1999

GS2 SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14745
MILWAUKEE, WI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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
(8/6/2025)
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Alaska
(8/8/2025)
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Arizona
(8/14/2025)
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Arkansas
(8/15/2025)
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California
(8/6/2025)
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Colorado
(8/7/2025)
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Connecticut
(8/7/2025)
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Delaware
(8/7/2025)
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District of Columbia
(8/7/2025)
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Florida
(8/7/2025)
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Georgia
(8/7/2025)
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Hawaii
(8/7/2025)
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Idaho
(8/7/2025)
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Illinois
(8/14/2025)
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Indiana
(8/7/2025)
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Iowa
(8/7/2025)
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Kansas
(8/7/2025)
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Kentucky
(8/8/2025)
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Louisiana
(8/7/2025)
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Maine
(8/7/2025)
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Maryland
(8/8/2025)
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Massachusetts
(8/6/2025)
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Michigan
(8/8/2025)
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Minnesota
(8/11/2025)
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Mississippi
(8/7/2025)
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Missouri
(8/6/2025)
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Montana
(8/12/2025)
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Nebraska
(8/6/2025)
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Nevada
(8/6/2025)
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New Hampshire
(8/11/2025)
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New Jersey
(8/19/2025)
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New Mexico
(8/7/2025)
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New York
(8/7/2025)
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North Carolina
(8/6/2025)
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North Dakota
(8/7/2025)
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Ohio
(8/7/2025)
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Oklahoma
(8/7/2025)
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Oregon
(8/8/2025)
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Pennsylvania
(8/7/2025)
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Puerto Rico
(8/21/2025)
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Rhode Island
(8/7/2025)
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South Carolina
(8/8/2025)
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South Dakota
(8/7/2025)
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Tennessee
(8/7/2025)
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Texas
(8/7/2025)
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Utah
(8/7/2025)
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Vermont
(8/7/2025)
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Virginia
(8/7/2025)
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Washington
(8/8/2025)
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West Virginia
(8/18/2025)
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Wisconsin
(6/4/2024)
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Wyoming
(8/6/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/31/2024
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


QD
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848 / SEC#: , 8-52323

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 01/21/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/TREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information


QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848Milwaukee, WI 53202

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