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Jeffrey L. Smith

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CRD#: 3198072
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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.

Jeffrey L Smith, who also goes by Jeff Smith, Jeffery L Smith, Jeffrey Lynn Smith, Jeffrey Smith, was a registered financial professional .

Jeffrey is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Jeffrey had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jeff Smith | Jeffery L Smith | Jeffrey Lynn Smith | Jeffrey Smith

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

June 6, 2022 - July 20, 2022

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

August 1, 2019 - June 11, 2020

LOCORR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41782
EXCELSIOR, MN
Past

March 17, 2017 - August 6, 2019

BRIGHTHOUSE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285300
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 27, 2016 - April 11, 2016

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
MEDIA, PA
Past

November 13, 2015 - January 8, 2016

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 22, 2013 - February 28, 2014

BIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152860
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

February 14, 2011 - September 10, 2012

PIMCO INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 154957
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 5, 2008 - February 14, 2011

ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25567
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 24, 2006 - May 23, 2008

DWS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37306
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 8, 2005 - March 21, 2006

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

January 29, 2003 - February 7, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

May 6, 1999 - February 7, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
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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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/28/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/15/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FF
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#: 46106

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