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Christopher R. Mccool

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Charlotte, NC 28202
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CRD#: 4352886
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Professional summary


Christopher Robert Mccool, who also goes by Christopher Robert Mccool, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Christopher has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 30 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Christopher Robert Mccool

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.
(1) Name of other business: Easterly Partners Group LLC; the business is not investment related; address: 138 Conant Street, Beverly, MA 01915; nature of other business: finance related; position: Senior Vice President; start date: February 10, 2020; 10 hours/month, primarily during trading hours; nature of duties relating to other business: Business Development. (2) Name of other business: Insperity Inc., a professional employer organization for HR services such as payroll and insurance; start date: February 10, 2020; zero time required. As statutory co-employee this is required to be disclosed pursuant to FINRA Rule 3270. (3) Name of other business: James Alpha Advisors, LLC, an investment adviser; address: 515 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NY 10022; nature of other business: investment related; position: SVP, Client Portfolio Manager; start date: June 15, 2020; 20 hours/month, primarily during trading hours; nature of duties relating to other business: sales.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

September 29, 2022 - Present

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 128 S. Tryon Street Suite 1600, Charlotte, NC 28202
BD
CRD#: 148477
Charlotte, NC
Past

June 29, 2020 - September 28, 2022

EASTERLY INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 299607
New York, NY
Past

April 18, 2020 - September 7, 2022

EASTERLY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 281103
Beverly, MA
Past

August 15, 2018 - February 18, 2020

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

RIA
CRD#: 2908
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 12, 2018 - February 18, 2020

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

BD
CRD#: 2908
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 17, 2012 - April 2, 2018

ALPHAMAX DISTRIBUTORS, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 8258
LA JOLLA, CA
Past

October 13, 2011 - September 14, 2012

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

August 25, 2008 - July 8, 2011

EATON VANCE MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 104859
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 6, 2004 - July 8, 2011

EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37731
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 4, 2003 - February 12, 2004

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

July 24, 2002 - August 4, 2003

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 17, 2001 - August 5, 2002

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI

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
(6/26/2024)
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Connecticut
(9/29/2022)
RR
Delaware
(6/26/2024)
RR
District of Columbia
(6/26/2024)
RR
Florida
(6/26/2024)
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Georgia
(6/26/2024)
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Illinois
(6/26/2024)
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Indiana
(6/26/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(6/26/2024)
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Maine
(9/29/2022)
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Maryland
(6/26/2024)
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Massachusetts
(9/29/2022)
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Michigan
(6/26/2024)
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Mississippi
(6/26/2024)
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New Hampshire
(9/29/2022)
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New Jersey
(6/26/2024)
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New York
(9/29/2022)
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North Carolina
(3/21/2024)
RR
Ohio
(6/26/2024)
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Pennsylvania
(6/26/2024)
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Rhode Island
(9/29/2022)
RR
South Carolina
(6/26/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(6/26/2024)
RR
Vermont
(9/29/2022)
RR
Virginia
(6/26/2024)
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West Virginia
(6/26/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(6/26/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/6/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/22/2012
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/19/2020
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 1/31/2013
NFA Branch Manager Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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#: 148477Charlotte, NC 28202

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