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Stephen Gongola

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 4024921
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Professional summary


Stephen Gongola, who also goes by Stephen Joseph Gongola Jr, Stephen Joseph Gongola, Steve Joseph Gongola, Steve Gongola, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Stephen is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Stephen has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases


Stephen Joseph Gongola Jr | Stephen Joseph Gongola | Steve Joseph Gongola | Steve Gongola

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 26, 2024 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 200 West Madison Suite 2610, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 46106
Chicago, IL
Past

January 30, 2019 - November 1, 2024

AMERICAN CENTURY INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17437
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

August 28, 2015 - November 9, 2018

KBS CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 132299
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

December 2, 2011 - March 19, 2015

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

September 10, 2010 - March 18, 2015

AFAM CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108517
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 12, 2010 - November 30, 2011

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

May 6, 2009 - September 2, 2009

TRITON PACIFIC SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 139919
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 15, 2008 - March 13, 2009

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT
Past

December 6, 2004 - February 11, 2008

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 17, 2002 - November 29, 2004

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
ROSEMONT, IL
Past

October 11, 1999 - November 29, 2004

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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.

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RR
Illinois
(11/26/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/18/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 46106Chicago, IL 60606

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