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Steven D. Ford

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
Memphis, TN 38120
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CRD#: 3239298
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Professional summary


Steven Dean Ford, who also goes by Steven D Ford, Steven Ford, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Memphis, Tennessee.

Steven is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Steven has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Steven D Ford | Steven Ford

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

June 9, 2017 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 1661 International Drive, Ste 400, Memphis, TN, 38120Office #2: 350 East Las Olas Boulevard 18th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301Office #3: 299 Park Avenue 13th Floor, New York, NY 10171
BD
CRD#: 46106
Memphis, TN
Past

January 3, 2012 - May 10, 2017

PACIFIC CURRENT GROUP

BD
CRD#: 156263
TACOMA, WA
Past

June 26, 2008 - August 30, 2012

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

July 11, 2005 - January 18, 2007

RYDEX ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 132735
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

July 14, 2003 - January 18, 2007

GUGGENHEIM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40805
ALLEN, TX
Past

August 8, 2002 - July 11, 2003

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Past

August 8, 2002 - July 11, 2003

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 8, 2002 - July 5, 2002

STRONG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 106638
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

September 13, 2001 - July 5, 2002

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI

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
(6/9/2017)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
(6/9/2017)
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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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Puerto Rico
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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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Virgin Islands
(1/5/2021)
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Virginia
(6/9/2017)
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Washington
(6/9/2017)
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West Virginia
(6/9/2017)
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Wisconsin
(6/9/2017)
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Wyoming
(6/9/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/28/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 46106Memphis, TN 38120

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