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Christopher Schon Williams

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS
Richmond, VA
·CRD# 4733910·20 years experience

Professional Summary

Christopher Schon Williams is a registered financial advisor currently at MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Richmond, Virginia. Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Christopher has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 87, Series 86 and Series 7 exams.

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Years of Experience

20 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 35682
BD
800 E. Canal Street Suite 900, Richmond, VA 23219
April 25, 2025 - Present
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 35682
BD
Richmond, VA
September 29, 2023 - December 31, 2024
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 142785
BD
Richmond, VA
January 2, 2013 - October 13, 2016
SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC·CRD# 6255
BD
Richmond, VA
July 14, 2006 - January 2, 2013

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Current Firm

MF
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | OFFIT FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 35682 / SEC#: 8-46960
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

Delaware since 01/30/2012

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 LLCDIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE 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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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.
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Alabama
(7/22/2025)
RR
Alaska
(7/22/2025)
RR
Arizona
(7/22/2025)
RR
Arkansas
(7/22/2025)
RR
California
(7/22/2025)
RR
Colorado
(7/22/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(7/22/2025)
RR
Delaware
(7/22/2025)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/8/2026)
RR
Florida
(7/22/2025)
RR
Georgia
(7/22/2025)
RR
Hawaii
(7/22/2025)
RR
Idaho
(7/22/2025)
RR
Illinois
(7/22/2025)
RR
Indiana
(7/22/2025)
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Iowa
(7/22/2025)
RR
Kansas
(7/22/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(7/22/2025)
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Louisiana
(7/22/2025)
RR
Maine
(7/22/2025)
RR
Maryland
(7/22/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/22/2025)
RR
Michigan
(7/22/2025)
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Minnesota
(7/22/2025)
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Mississippi
(7/22/2025)
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Missouri
(7/22/2025)
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Montana
(7/22/2025)
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Nebraska
(7/22/2025)
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Nevada
(7/22/2025)
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New Hampshire
(7/22/2025)
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New Jersey
(7/22/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(7/22/2025)
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New York
(7/22/2025)
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North Carolina
(7/22/2025)
RR
North Dakota
(7/22/2025)
RR
Ohio
(7/23/2025)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/22/2025)
RR
Oregon
(7/22/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/22/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(7/22/2025)
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South Carolina
(7/22/2025)
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South Dakota
(7/22/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(7/22/2025)
RR
Texas
(7/22/2025)
RR
Utah
(7/22/2025)
RR
Vermont
(7/22/2025)
RR
Virginia
(4/25/2025)
RR
Washington
(7/22/2025)
RR
West Virginia
(7/22/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/22/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(7/22/2025)

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 Sep 2024About the Series 63 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2023About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2022About the SIE exam

Series 87 — Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module

Passed Sep 2006About the Series 87 exam

Series 86 — Research Analyst Exam - Part I Analysis Module

Passed Sep 2006About the Series 86 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2006About the Series 7 exam
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