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Patrick D. Bless

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CRD#: 3112319
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Patrick David Bless, who also goes by Patrick David Bless, was a registered financial professional .

Patrick is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Patrick had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Patrick David Bless

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

December 23, 2024 - July 25, 2025

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 148477
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 4, 2018 - May 6, 2024

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

RIA
CRD#: 107027
LIGHTHOUSE POINT, FL
Past

August 7, 2017 - May 6, 2024

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

BD
CRD#: 28519
WHEATON, IL
Past

March 10, 2015 - July 11, 2017

PROFUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19541
BETHESDA, MD
Past

April 19, 2012 - February 18, 2015

PATRICK CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16518
TRABUCO CANYON, CA
Past

November 17, 2010 - March 26, 2012

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

RIA
CRD#: 249
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 17, 2010 - March 26, 2012

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 9, 2004 - November 29, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 26, 2004 - November 29, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

September 27, 2001 - November 29, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
DELRAY BEACH, FL
Past

September 26, 2001 - November 29, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

March 7, 2001 - May 16, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 7, 2001 - May 16, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 8, 1999 - March 2, 2001

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 18, 1998 - November 28, 1998

ROSS SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30263
BOCA RATON, FL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/4/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 1/18/2002
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BHIL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BHIL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 148477 / SEC#: , 8-68027

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 07/31/2016
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, LLCDIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE MEMBER
BRUNNER, JENNIFER ANNEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1137783
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENETREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information


FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 148477

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