CW
Christopher S. Williams
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS
Richmond, VA 23219
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CRD#: 4733910
CW
Professional summary
Christopher Schon Williams is a registered financial professional 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.
Question & Answer
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No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 25, 2025 - Present
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Office #1: 800 E. Canal Street Suite 900, Richmond, VA 23219BD
CRD#: 35682
Richmond, VA
Past
September 29, 2023 - December 31, 2024
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 35682
Richmond, VA
Past
January 2, 2013 - October 13, 2016
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 142785
RICHMOND, VA
Past
July 14, 2006 - January 2, 2013
SCOTT & STRINGFELLOW, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6255
RICHMOND, VA
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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(7/22/2025)
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Alaska(7/22/2025)
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Arizona(7/22/2025)
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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
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)
RR
Iowa(7/22/2025)
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Kansas(7/22/2025)
RR
Kentucky(7/22/2025)
RR
Louisiana(7/22/2025)
RR
Maine(7/22/2025)
RR
Maryland(7/22/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(7/22/2025)
RR
Michigan(7/22/2025)
RR
Minnesota(7/22/2025)
RR
Mississippi(7/22/2025)
RR
Missouri(7/22/2025)
RR
Montana(7/22/2025)
RR
Nebraska(7/22/2025)
RR
Nevada(7/22/2025)
RR
New Hampshire(7/22/2025)
RR
New Jersey(7/22/2025)
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New Mexico(7/22/2025)
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New York(7/22/2025)
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North Carolina(7/22/2025)
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North Dakota(7/22/2025)
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Ohio(7/23/2025)
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Oklahoma(7/22/2025)
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Oregon(7/22/2025)
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Pennsylvania(7/22/2025)
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Rhode Island(7/22/2025)
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South Carolina(7/22/2025)
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South Dakota(7/22/2025)
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Tennessee(7/22/2025)
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Texas(7/22/2025)
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Utah(7/22/2025)
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Vermont(7/22/2025)
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Virginia(4/25/2025)
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Washington(7/22/2025)
RR
West Virginia(7/22/2025)
RR
Wisconsin(7/22/2025)
RR
Wyoming(7/22/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/29/2023
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
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)
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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 01/30/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS LLC | DIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE MEMBER | |
| COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKI | PRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR | 1544189 |
| EDELMAN, GABRIEL | SECRETARY | 6654419 |
| LA FOND, SUSAN LORENE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / VP / TREASURER | 4512785 |
| LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTE | VICE PRESIDENT | 2184856 |
| MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 4863973 |
| SOMMERS, WESTON | CFO/FINOP | 5290145 |
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Company Information
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
CRD#: 35682Richmond, VA 23219TRUST BUT VERIFY
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