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Susan Lorene La Fond

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS
Portland, ME
·CRD# 4512785·24 years experience

Professional Summary

Susan Lorene La Fond, who also goes by Sue L Bishop, Susan Lorene Bishop, Susan Lorene La Fond, Susan La Fond, Susan Lorene Lafond, is a registered financial advisor currently at QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Portland, Maine and SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Portland, Maine. Susan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Susan has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 63,...

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Fee Structure

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Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Sue L Bishop, Susan Lorene Bishop, Susan Lorene La Fond, Susan La Fond, Susan Lorene Lafond

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Years of Experience

24 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 103848
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
June 25, 2002 - Present
SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 173734
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
May 26, 2022 - Present
ORBIS INVESTMENTS (U.S.), LLC·CRD# 172663
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
May 26, 2022 - Present
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 148477
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
May 26, 2022 - Present
FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 147382
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
May 26, 2022 - Present
PERPETUAL AMERICAS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 143809
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
May 26, 2022 - Present
IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 130745
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
May 26, 2022 - Present
STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 103934
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
May 26, 2022 - Present
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 46106
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
May 26, 2022 - Present
NORTHERN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 45943
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
May 26, 2022 - Present
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 35682
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
May 26, 2022 - Present
FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC·CRD# 31334
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
May 26, 2022 - Present
PARNASSUS FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC·CRD# 15883
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
May 26, 2022 - Present
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.·CRD# 15634
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
May 26, 2022 - Present
FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC·CRD# 7174
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
May 26, 2022 - Present
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 25938
BD
190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
December 9, 2024 - Present
FORESIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 30016
BD
Milwaukee, WI
May 26, 2022 - October 11, 2022
COMPASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 172662
BD
Milwaukee, WI
May 26, 2022 - November 29, 2023

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Current Firm

DS
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC | UMB DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC | SUNSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | SUNSTONE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 25938 / SEC#: 8-42106
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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

Wisconsin since 09/27/1996

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

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
TAYLOR, GORDON BURDETTEVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2990648

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Other business activities

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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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Nevada
(1/2/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(1/2/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/2/2002)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2002About the Series 63 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2002About the Series 7 exam

Series 14 — Compliance Officer Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 14 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2004About the Series 27 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2003About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
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