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Lauren P. Hastings

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS
King of Prussia, PA 19406
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CRD#: 3014038
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Professional summary

Lauren Paige Hastings, who also goes by Lauren Hastings, Lauren Paige Neary, is a registered financial professional currently at MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Lauren is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Lauren has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Lauren Hastings | Lauren Paige Neary

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 24, 2025 - Present

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 2300 Renaissance Blvd, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
BD
CRD#: 35682
King of Prussia, PA
Past

November 3, 2021 - November 5, 2024

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
Wayne, PA
Past

September 26, 2007 - November 9, 2021

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA

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.

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Alabama
(7/24/2025)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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Connecticut
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Illinois
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maryland
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Nebraska
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Pennsylvania
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/2/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 9/25/2007
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | OFFIT FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 35682 / SEC#: , 8-46960

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 01/30/2012
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 LLCDIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE MEMBER
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / VP / TREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 35682King Of Prussia, PA 19406

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