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Alexander L. Chan
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS
New York, NY 10017
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CRD#: 3134670
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Professional summary
Alexander Louis Chan, who also goes by Alex Louis Chan, is a registered financial professional currently at QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in New York, New York.
Alexander is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Alexander has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Alex Louis Chan
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 8, 2025 - Present
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Office #1: 280 Park Avenue 21w, New York, NY, 10017BD
CRD#: 103848
New York, NY
Past
August 19, 2019 - October 27, 2023
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC
BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past
December 18, 2009 - September 16, 2010
NOMURA SECURITIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4297
NEW YORK, NY
Past
December 18, 2006 - September 5, 2008
BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.
BD
CRD#: 19714
NEW YORK, NY
Past
November 3, 2000 - December 14, 2006
CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC
BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY
Past
August 17, 2000 - September 23, 2002
PERSHING LLC
BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
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(8/11/2025)
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Alaska(8/12/2025)
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Arizona(8/15/2025)
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Arkansas(8/15/2025)
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California(8/11/2025)
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Colorado(8/11/2025)
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Connecticut(8/11/2025)
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Delaware(8/12/2025)
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District of Columbia(8/12/2025)
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Florida(8/11/2025)
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Georgia(8/12/2025)
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Hawaii(8/11/2025)
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Idaho(8/11/2025)
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Illinois(8/19/2025)
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Indiana(8/18/2025)
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Iowa(8/11/2025)
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Kansas(8/11/2025)
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Kentucky(8/12/2025)
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Louisiana(8/11/2025)
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Maine(8/11/2025)
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Maryland(8/12/2025)
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Massachusetts(8/11/2025)
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Michigan(8/12/2025)
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Minnesota(8/12/2025)
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Mississippi(8/12/2025)
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Missouri(8/11/2025)
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Montana(8/11/2025)
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Nebraska(8/11/2025)
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Nevada(8/11/2025)
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New Hampshire(8/12/2025)
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New Jersey(8/11/2025)
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New Mexico(8/11/2025)
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New York(8/17/2025)
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North Carolina(8/13/2025)
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North Dakota(8/15/2025)
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Ohio(8/12/2025)
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Oklahoma(8/11/2025)
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Oregon(8/11/2025)
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Pennsylvania(8/11/2025)
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Puerto Rico(8/26/2025)
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Rhode Island(8/12/2025)
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South Carolina(8/12/2025)
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South Dakota(8/11/2025)
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Tennessee(8/11/2025)
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Texas(8/11/2025)
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Utah(8/12/2025)
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Vermont(8/11/2025)
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Virgin Islands(8/15/2025)
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Virginia(8/12/2025)
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Washington(8/18/2025)
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West Virginia(8/11/2025)
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Wisconsin(8/12/2025)
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Wyoming(8/11/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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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)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | SOLE MEMBER | |
| COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKI | PRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR | 1544189 |
| EDELMAN, GABRIEL | SECRETARY | 6654419 |
| LA FOND, SUSAN LORENE | VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/TREASURER | 4512785 |
| LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTE | VICE PRESIDENT | 2184856 |
| MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 4863973 |
| SOMMERS, WESTON | CFO/FINOP | 5290145 |
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