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Chesley D. Snider

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
Baltimore, MD 21286
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CRD#: 3110871
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Professional summary


Chesley David Snider, who also goes by Ches Snider, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Chesley is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Chesley has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 87, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Ches Snider

Other business activities


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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

August 28, 2025 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 810 Gleneagles Court Suite 106, Baltimore, MD 21286
BD
CRD#: 46106
Baltimore, MD
Past

July 25, 2023 - August 4, 2025

CLEARINGBID MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 269999
RYE, NY
Past

July 21, 2016 - December 31, 2021

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Clinton, NJ
Past

October 31, 2013 - January 5, 2016

TOCQUEVILLE SECURITIES L.P.

BD
CRD#: 26001
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 3, 2010 - November 22, 2011

MORGAN JOSEPH TRIARTISAN LLC

BD
CRD#: 10948
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 7, 2007 - August 3, 2010

C. L. KING & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6183
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 27, 2006 - April 24, 2007

PULSE TRADING, INC.

BD
CRD#: 104022
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 18, 2005 - May 1, 2006

NEW VERNON SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44308
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Past

June 23, 2003 - September 16, 2004

FULCRUM GLOBAL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 104455
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 9, 1998 - June 6, 2003

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY

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
(8/28/2025)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
(8/28/2025)
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Wisconsin
(8/28/2025)
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Wyoming
(8/28/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 12/24/1998
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 6/13/2001
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC | FORUM FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106 / SEC#: , 8-51293

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
(207) 553-7110
Established
Delaware since 09/08/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# 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


FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106Baltimore, MD 21286

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