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Whitney M. Barbarics

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
El Segundo, CA 90245
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CRD#: 4838497
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Professional summary


Whitney Mcdonnell Barbarics, who also goes by Whitney Barbarics, Whitney Jennifer Mcdonnell, is a registered financial professional currently at DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC located in El Segundo, California.

Whitney is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Whitney has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 55 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Whitney Barbarics | Whitney Jennifer Mcdonnell

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

December 16, 2021 - Present

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 2101 East El Segundo Blvd Suite 301, El Segundo, CA 90245
BD
CRD#: 25938
El Segundo, CA
Past

March 11, 2016 - November 4, 2021

SIERRA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106615
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

February 11, 2013 - November 5, 2021

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

May 19, 2010 - November 30, 2011

TCW FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 16670
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 24, 2009 - May 4, 2010

JONESTRADING

BD
CRD#: 6888
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

January 7, 2006 - February 2, 2007

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
STAMFORD, CT

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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Exams


State Security Law Exam
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IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/6/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 3/16/2009
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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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)


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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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Company Information


DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 25938El Segundo, CA 90245

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