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Garry M. Mcdaniel

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 3236802
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Professional summary

Garry Michael Mcdaniel II, who also goes by Mike Mcdaniel, Garry Michael Mcdaniel, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Portland, Maine.

Garry is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Garry has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Mike Mcdaniel | Garry Michael Mcdaniel

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

April 27, 2026 - Present

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 31334
Portland, ME
Past

December 10, 2019 - March 27, 2026

SEALY INVESTMENT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 300691
DALLAS, TX
Past

February 10, 2017 - December 2, 2019

PTX SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7735
PLANO, TX
Past

August 28, 2015 - January 18, 2017

ANTHEM SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42420
Peachtree Corners, GA
Past

June 11, 2012 - November 13, 2013

COMMONWEALTH CAPITAL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 39979
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

September 9, 2011 - May 15, 2012

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
MANDEVILLE, LA
Past

August 25, 2011 - May 15, 2012

JACKSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147642
MANDEVILLE, LA
Past

November 30, 2009 - May 20, 2011

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 4, 2008 - December 10, 2008

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17437
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

October 12, 2001 - December 20, 2007

CNL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10356
ORLANDO, FL
Past

August 22, 2001 - September 21, 2001

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

July 20, 1999 - February 20, 2001

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

July 20, 1999 - February 20, 2001

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
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

RR
Alabama
(4/28/2026)
RR
Florida
(4/28/2026)
RR
Georgia
(4/28/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(4/30/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(4/28/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(4/30/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(4/28/2026)
RR
Virginia
(4/29/2026)
RR
West Virginia
(4/30/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/24/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/26/1999
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 7
Date: 7/19/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FF
FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC
440 FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | PFPC DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC | FIRST DATA DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | BNY MELLON DISTRIBUTORS LLC | BNY MELLON DISTRIBUTORS INC.

CRD#: 31334 / SEC#: , 8-45467

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
BRUNNER, JENNIFER ANNEVP/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 FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 31334Portland, ME 04101

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