AM
Ali S. Meli
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Greenwich, CT 06830
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CRD#: 4835788
AM
Professional summary
Ali S Meli, who also goes by Ali S. Meli, Ali Saadat Melli, Ali Meli, Ali Saadat Melli, is a registered financial professional currently at DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC located in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Ali is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Ali has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Ali S. Meli | Ali Saadat Melli | Ali Meli | Ali Saadat Melli
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 12, 2023 - Present
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: One Sound Shore Drive Suite 303, Greenwich, CT 06830BD
CRD#: 25938
Greenwich, CT
Past
June 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 148477
Greenwhich, CT
Past
September 21, 2004 - May 15, 2019
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC
BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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(7/18/2023)
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Alaska(7/27/2023)
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Arizona(7/21/2023)
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Arkansas(7/21/2023)
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California(7/13/2023)
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Colorado(7/14/2023)
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Connecticut(7/13/2023)
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Delaware(7/25/2023)
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District of Columbia(7/18/2023)
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Florida(7/13/2023)
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Georgia(7/14/2023)
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Hawaii(7/13/2023)
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Idaho(7/14/2023)
RR
Illinois(7/17/2023)
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Indiana(7/21/2023)
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Iowa(7/13/2023)
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Kansas(7/13/2023)
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Kentucky(7/17/2023)
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Louisiana(7/13/2023)
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Maine(7/13/2023)
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Maryland(7/17/2023)
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Massachusetts(7/13/2023)
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Michigan(7/14/2023)
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Minnesota(7/14/2023)
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Mississippi(7/13/2023)
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Missouri(7/12/2023)
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Montana(7/18/2023)
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Nebraska(7/12/2023)
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Nevada(7/18/2023)
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New Hampshire(7/13/2023)
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New Jersey(7/13/2023)
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New Mexico(7/14/2023)
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New York(7/15/2023)
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North Carolina(7/13/2023)
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North Dakota(7/17/2023)
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Ohio(7/12/2023)
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Oklahoma(7/17/2023)
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Oregon(7/13/2023)
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Pennsylvania(7/14/2023)
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Rhode Island(7/14/2023)
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South Carolina(7/17/2023)
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South Dakota(7/20/2023)
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Tennessee(7/13/2023)
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Texas(7/12/2023)
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Utah(7/13/2023)
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Vermont(7/17/2023)
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Virginia(7/17/2023)
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Washington(7/18/2023)
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West Virginia(7/13/2023)
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Wisconsin(7/12/2023)
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Wyoming(7/14/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 7/5/2005
Limited Representative-Equity Trader ExamGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
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)
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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
Wisconsin since 09/27/1996
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 | SOLE MEMBER | |
| COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKI | PRES/MANAGER/DIRECTOR | 1544189 |
| EDELMAN, GABRIEL | SECRETARY | 6654419 |
| LA FOND, SUSAN LORENE | TREASURER | 4512785 |
| LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTE | VICE PRESIDENT | 2184856 |
| MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 4863973 |
| SOMMERS, WESTON | CFO/FINOP | 5290145 |
| TAYLOR, GORDON BURDETTE | VP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2990648 |
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