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Aaron E. Alley

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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CRD#: 4764142
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Professional summary


Aaron Edward Alley, CFP®, who also goes by Aaron Alley, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Los Angeles, California.

Aaron is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Aaron has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Aaron Alley

Other business activities


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(1) Columbia University; Not investment related; 630 W 168th St, NY, NY 10032; Higher education; Lecturer; Started 07/2021; Approx 15hrs/mo, during summer months; Not during trading hours; Record lectures for asynchronous program in the Masters in Professional Studies in Wealth Management graduate program offered at Columbia University as well as joining bi-weekly staff meetings.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Current

June 11, 2024 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 333 S. Grand Avenue 18th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
BD
CRD#: 46106
Los Angeles, CA
Past

December 13, 2022 - May 1, 2024

DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP

RIA
CRD#: 106482
AUSTIN, TX
Past

December 13, 2022 - May 1, 2024

DFA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 10292
AUSTIN, TX
Past

May 11, 2022 - November 7, 2022

ALTRUIST FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 299274
CULVER CITY, CA
Past

January 31, 2013 - April 20, 2022

DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP

RIA
CRD#: 106482
AUSTIN, TX
Past

January 11, 2013 - April 20, 2022

DFA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 10292
AUSTIN, TX
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 20, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 20, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 29, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 29, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 17, 2006 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

August 17, 2006 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

October 5, 2004 - September 27, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 3, 2004 - September 27, 2006

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
LOS ANGELES, CA

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

RR
Arizona
(6/11/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(6/11/2024)
RR
Colorado
(6/11/2024)
RR
Louisiana
(6/11/2024)
RR
New Mexico
(6/11/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(6/11/2024)
RR
Texas
(6/11/2024)
RR
Utah
(6/11/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/30/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 8/21/2009
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FF
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC | FORUM FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106 / SEC#: , 8-51293

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
(207) 553-7110
Established
Delaware since 09/08/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

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
STROUT, ALICIA KIMBERLYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/VICE PRESIDENT6320351

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Company Information


FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 46106Los Angeles, CA 90071

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