John T. Starnes

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS

Portland, ME 04101

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CRD#: 4064686

Professional summary

John Thomas Starnes, who also goes by John Starnes, is a registered financial professional currently at QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. John has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

John Starnes

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

November 21, 2023 - Present

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101

CRD#: 103848

Portland, ME

Past

August 15, 2014 - November 11, 2020

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

CRD#: 169804

CONCORD, CA

Past

December 4, 2013 - August 15, 2014

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CRD#: 10465

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

March 25, 2013 - November 11, 2020

ASSETMARK, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 109018

CONCORD, CA

Past

February 4, 2013 - November 22, 2013

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

CRD#: 10465

GLEN ALLEN, VA

Past

November 29, 2005 - January 8, 2013

ICON ADVISERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 108268

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

November 16, 2005 - January 8, 2013

ICON DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 28568

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

December 17, 2003 - November 2, 2005

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 4806

WEST PALM BECH, FL

Past

October 24, 2003 - November 2, 2005

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

CRD#: 4806

BOSTON, MA

Past

February 4, 2003 - October 10, 2003

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

CRD#: 10358

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Past

April 3, 2000 - June 18, 2001

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 29106

JERSEY CITY, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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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Alabama
(1/24/2024)

Alaska
(1/25/2024)

Arizona
(1/25/2024)

Arkansas
(2/9/2024)

California
(1/2/2024)

Colorado
(1/24/2024)

Connecticut
(1/3/2024)

Delaware
(1/30/2024)

District of Columbia
(1/12/2024)

Florida
(1/23/2024)

Georgia
(1/4/2024)

Hawaii
(1/26/2024)

Idaho
(1/3/2024)

Illinois
(2/8/2024)

Indiana
(2/8/2024)

Iowa
(1/5/2024)

Kansas
(1/24/2024)

Kentucky
(1/24/2024)

Louisiana
(1/29/2024)

Maine
(1/3/2024)

Maryland
(1/25/2024)

Massachusetts
(1/2/2024)

Michigan
(1/24/2024)

Minnesota
(1/2/2024)

Mississippi
(1/25/2024)

Missouri
(1/3/2024)

Montana
(1/30/2024)

Nebraska
(1/2/2024)

Nevada
(1/25/2024)

New Hampshire
(1/29/2024)

New Jersey
(1/30/2024)

New Mexico
(1/24/2024)

New York
(1/28/2024)

North Carolina
(1/2/2024)

North Dakota
(1/29/2024)

Ohio
(1/2/2024)

Oklahoma
(1/24/2024)

Oregon
(1/2/2024)

Pennsylvania
(1/3/2024)

Rhode Island
(1/3/2024)

South Carolina
(1/25/2024)

South Dakota
(1/24/2024)

Tennessee
(1/29/2024)

Texas
(1/3/2024)

Utah
(1/3/2024)

Vermont
(1/24/2024)

Virginia
(1/25/2024)

Washington
(1/24/2024)

West Virginia
(1/25/2024)

Wisconsin
(1/2/2024)

Wyoming
(1/29/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/9/2023

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/16/2002

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 7/1/2022

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/3/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 4

Date: 12/5/2000

Registered Options Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 11/2/2000

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848 / SEC#: , 8-52323

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 01/21/2000

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC	SOLE MEMBER
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKI	PRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR	1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIEL	SECRETARY	6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENE	VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/TREASURER	4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTE	VICE PRESIDENT	2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDEL	VICE PRESIDENT	4863973
SOMMERS, WESTON	CFO/FINOP	5290145

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

Experience

ASSETMARK BROKERAGE, LLC

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

ASSETMARK, INC.

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

ICON ADVISERS, INC.

ICON DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 12/9/2023

Series 65

Date: 7/16/2002

Series 7TO

Date: 7/1/2022

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 3/3/2000

Series 4

Date: 12/5/2000

Series 24

Date: 11/2/2000

FINRA

Current Firm

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Contact information

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

Red Flags

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