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Edward Ho

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Westport, CT 06880
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CRD#: 4351590
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Professional summary

Edward Ho, who also goes by Koc Wei Ho, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Westport, Connecticut.

Edward is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Edward has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Koc Wei Ho

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 2, 2026 - Present

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 272 Post Rd East, Westport, CT 06880
BD
CRD#: 148477
Westport, CT
Past

November 21, 2022 - February 6, 2025

ARENA FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 281709
Purchase, NY
Past

August 20, 2019 - November 16, 2022

MERCURY CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152338
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 18, 2018 - August 21, 2019

IRC SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 150022
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 2, 2015 - October 10, 2016

HEDGEBAY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 121136
WESTPORT, CT
Past

December 4, 2013 - January 31, 2014

BERENBERG CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 156757
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 2, 2008 - December 5, 2011

ALTIMA SECURITIES LP

BD
CRD#: 145477
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 30, 2003 - February 3, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 30, 2003 - February 3, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 4, 2003 - May 30, 2003

FAM DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4100
NEW YORK, NY

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
(2/2/2026)
RR
Alaska
(2/2/2026)
RR
Arizona
(2/2/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(2/2/2026)
RR
California
(2/2/2026)
RR
Colorado
(2/2/2026)
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Connecticut
(2/2/2026)
RR
Delaware
(2/2/2026)
RR
District of Columbia
(2/2/2026)
RR
Florida
(2/2/2026)
RR
Georgia
(2/2/2026)
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Hawaii
(2/2/2026)
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Idaho
(2/2/2026)
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Illinois
(2/2/2026)
RR
Indiana
(2/2/2026)
RR
Iowa
(2/2/2026)
RR
Kansas
(2/2/2026)
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Kentucky
(2/2/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(2/2/2026)
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Maine
(2/2/2026)
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Maryland
(2/2/2026)
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Massachusetts
(2/2/2026)
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Michigan
(2/2/2026)
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Minnesota
(2/2/2026)
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Mississippi
(2/2/2026)
RR
Missouri
(2/2/2026)
RR
Montana
(2/2/2026)
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Nebraska
(2/2/2026)
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Nevada
(2/2/2026)
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New Hampshire
(2/2/2026)
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New Jersey
(2/2/2026)
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New Mexico
(2/2/2026)
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New York
(2/2/2026)
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North Carolina
(2/2/2026)
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North Dakota
(2/2/2026)
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Ohio
(2/3/2026)
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Oklahoma
(2/2/2026)
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Oregon
(2/2/2026)
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Pennsylvania
(2/2/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(2/2/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(2/2/2026)
RR
South Dakota
(2/2/2026)
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Tennessee
(2/2/2026)
RR
Texas
(2/2/2026)
RR
Utah
(2/2/2026)
RR
Vermont
(2/2/2026)
RR
Virginia
(2/2/2026)
RR
Washington
(2/2/2026)
RR
West Virginia
(2/2/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/2/2026)
RR
Wyoming
(2/2/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/25/2003
Uniform Combined 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: 3/5/2002
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FF
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BHIL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BHIL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 148477 / SEC#: , 8-68027

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 07/31/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# 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 ANNEVICE PRESIDENT/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 FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 148477Westport, CT 06880

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