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Michael J. Porter

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CRD#: 4912708
MP

Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Julian Porter, CFA, who also goes by Michael Porter, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2005. Michael had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Porter

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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CFA

Experience


Past

January 26, 2022 - November 22, 2022

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

October 2, 2020 - November 3, 2021

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 35682
Boston, MA
Past

January 3, 2019 - March 1, 2019

AQR INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 289244
Greenwich, CT
Past

March 23, 2016 - December 31, 2018

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
Santa Monica, CA
Past

September 14, 2011 - December 31, 2012

SADDLE PEAK ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 137341
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

October 26, 2006 - November 10, 2010

DFA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 10292
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

May 4, 2005 - August 28, 2006

MWAM DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132031
LOS ANGELES, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/20/2016
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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#: 46106

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