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Gordon B. Taylor

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 2990648
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Professional summary


Gordon Burdette Taylor, who also goes by Gordon Burdette Taylor, Gordon Taylor, is a registered financial professional currently at DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine and SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

Gordon is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Gordon has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 14 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Gordon Burdette Taylor | Gordon Taylor

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 22, 2020 - Present

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 25938
Portland, ME
Current

March 13, 2025 - Present

SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 173734
Portland, ME
Current

March 13, 2025 - Present

PERPETUAL AMERICAS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 143809
Portland, ME
Current

March 13, 2025 - Present

NORTHERN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 45943
Portland, ME
Past

April 20, 2017 - April 28, 2020

TORTOISEECOFIN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285411
Leawood, KS
Past

April 7, 2015 - October 5, 2016

MSEC, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154327
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

March 31, 2006 - March 23, 2012

DIVIDEND CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 128667
DENVER, CO
Past

March 31, 2006 - April 6, 2015

ARES WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 119546
DENVER, CO
Past

April 5, 2005 - March 15, 2006

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

January 8, 2004 - March 15, 2006

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
FAIRFIELD, IA
Past

October 31, 2000 - January 6, 2004

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

March 3, 1999 - October 18, 2000

SECURITIES SERVICE NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13318
KNOXVILLE, TN
Past

June 1, 1998 - March 4, 1999

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

April 6, 1998 - June 1, 1998

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

January 12, 1998 - February 4, 1998

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN

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
(1/31/2025)
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Alaska
(1/31/2025)
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Arizona
(1/31/2025)
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Arkansas
(1/31/2025)
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California
(1/31/2025)
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Colorado
(1/31/2025)
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Connecticut
(1/5/2021)
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Delaware
(1/31/2025)
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District of Columbia
(1/31/2025)
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Florida
(1/31/2025)
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Georgia
(1/31/2025)
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Hawaii
(1/31/2025)
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Idaho
(1/31/2025)
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Illinois
(1/31/2025)
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Indiana
(1/31/2025)
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Iowa
(1/31/2025)
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Kansas
(12/22/2020)
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Kentucky
(1/31/2025)
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Louisiana
(1/31/2025)
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Maine
(1/31/2025)
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Maryland
(1/31/2025)
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Massachusetts
(1/31/2025)
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Michigan
(1/31/2025)
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Minnesota
(1/31/2025)
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Mississippi
(1/31/2025)
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Missouri
(1/31/2025)
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Montana
(1/31/2025)
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Nebraska
(1/31/2025)
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Nevada
(1/31/2025)
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New Hampshire
(1/31/2025)
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New Jersey
(1/31/2025)
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New Mexico
(1/5/2021)
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New York
(1/31/2025)
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North Carolina
(1/31/2025)
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North Dakota
(1/31/2025)
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Ohio
(1/31/2025)
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Oklahoma
(1/31/2025)
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Oregon
(1/31/2025)
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Pennsylvania
(1/31/2025)
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Puerto Rico
(1/31/2025)
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Rhode Island
(1/31/2025)
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South Carolina
(1/31/2025)
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South Dakota
(1/31/2025)
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Tennessee
(1/31/2025)
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Texas
(1/6/2021)
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Utah
(1/31/2025)
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Vermont
(1/31/2025)
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Virgin Islands
(1/31/2025)
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Virginia
(1/31/2025)
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Washington
(1/31/2025)
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West Virginia
(1/31/2025)
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Wisconsin
(1/5/2021)
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Wyoming
(1/31/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/30/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


NF
NORTHERN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
NORTHERN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 45943 / SEC#: , 8-51242

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
Wisconsin since 08/17/1998
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


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
TAYLOR, GORDON BURDETTECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/VICE PRESIDENT2990648

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Company Information


NORTHERN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 45943Portland, ME 04101

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