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William G. Wilton

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 4943613
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Professional summary


William George Wilton is a registered financial professional currently at QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

William is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. William has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 31 exams.

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No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

July 25, 2016 - Present

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 103848
Portland, ME
Past

April 22, 2015 - January 26, 2016

NEXBANK SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 133267
DALLAS, TX
Past

September 2, 2014 - January 26, 2016

NEXPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 165013
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 18, 2014 - August 12, 2014

DCM BROKERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 144158
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 14, 2006 - December 19, 2006

MCLAUGHLIN, PIVEN, VOGEL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7404
CHICAGO, IL
Past

July 4, 2005 - August 4, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
LOMBARD, IL
Past

June 14, 2005 - August 4, 2005

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 14, 2005 - August 4, 2005

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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

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Arizona
(7/25/2016)
RR
Arkansas
(7/25/2016)
RR
California
(1/2/2019)
RR
Colorado
(7/25/2016)
RR
Hawaii
(1/2/2019)
RR
Illinois
(6/25/2021)
RR
Louisiana
(1/2/2025)
RR
Nevada
(1/2/2019)
RR
New Jersey
(5/6/2019)
RR
New Mexico
(7/25/2016)
RR
Oklahoma
(7/25/2016)
RR
Texas
(7/25/2016)
RR
Utah
(1/2/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/28/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/1/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 3/28/2014
Futures Managed Funds Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


QD
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848 / SEC#: , 8-52323

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 01/21/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# 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 KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/TREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information


QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848Portland, ME 04101

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