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Sevan N. Sakayan

IMST DISTRIBUTORS
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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CRD#: 4042029
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Professional summary

Sevan N Sakayan, who also goes by Sevan Nazareth Sakayan, Sevan Sakayan, is a registered financial professional currently at IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Laguna Beach, California.

Sevan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Sevan has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Sevan Nazareth Sakayan | Sevan Sakayan

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

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None

Experience

Current

November 16, 2023 - Present

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 281 Brooks Street, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
BD
CRD#: 130745
Laguna Beach, CA
Past

October 17, 2019 - September 21, 2023

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
New York, NY
Past

July 12, 2017 - October 15, 2019

BARINGS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 36929
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

February 10, 2017 - June 22, 2017

PGIM INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105670
Dallas, TX
Past

February 9, 2017 - June 22, 2017

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
NEWARK, NJ
Past

August 28, 2001 - August 16, 2016

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2908
DALLAS, TX
Past

November 7, 2000 - June 30, 2016

NEUBERGER BERMAN MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 5493
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 26, 2000 - August 16, 2016

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

BD
CRD#: 2908
DALLAS, TX

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

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Alabama
(1/2/2024)
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Alaska
(1/2/2024)
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Arizona
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Arkansas
(1/2/2024)
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California
(11/16/2023)
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Colorado
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Connecticut
(1/2/2024)
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Delaware
(1/2/2024)
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District of Columbia
(1/2/2024)
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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
(1/2/2024)
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Indiana
(1/2/2024)
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
(1/2/2024)
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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
(1/2/2024)
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Nevada
(1/2/2024)
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New Hampshire
(1/2/2024)
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New Jersey
(1/2/2024)
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New Mexico
(1/2/2024)
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New York
(1/2/2024)
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North Carolina
(1/2/2024)
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North Dakota
(1/2/2024)
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Ohio
(1/3/2024)
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Oklahoma
(1/2/2024)
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Oregon
(1/2/2024)
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Pennsylvania
(1/2/2024)
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Puerto Rico
(1/2/2024)
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Rhode Island
(1/2/2024)
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South Carolina
(1/2/2024)
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South Dakota
(1/2/2024)
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Tennessee
(1/2/2024)
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Texas
(1/2/2024)
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Utah
(1/2/2024)
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Vermont
(1/2/2024)
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Virgin Islands
(1/2/2024)
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Virginia
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Washington
(1/2/2024)
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West Virginia
(1/2/2024)
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Wisconsin
(1/2/2024)
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Wyoming
(1/2/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/6/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/30/2000
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: 3/8/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 2/23/2010
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

ID
IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS, LLC | PNC FUND DISTRIBUTOR, LLC | PNC FUND DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | MERCANTILE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 130745 / SEC#: , 8-66389

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 01/01/2008
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

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / VP / TREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 130745Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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