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Christopher G. Neill
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Portland, OR 97223
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CRD#: 4943985
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Professional summary
Christopher Gregory Neill is a registered financial professional currently at DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Oregon.
Christopher is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Christopher has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC; Investment Related; Fairhope, AL; Started 1/3/2022; Institutional Sales and Client Service; Institutional ETF Specialist; 160 hours per month 2) Barry University SMIF Advisory Board; Investment Related; Miami Shores, FL; Consultative; Advisory Board Member; Started 12/2011; 1 hour per month, 0 during securities trading hours
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 4, 2025 - Present
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 10200 Sw Greenburg Road Suite 760, Portland, OR 97223BD
CRD#: 25938
Portland, OR
Past
April 19, 2022 - October 31, 2024
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past
January 5, 2022 - January 29, 2025
APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 167626
LAKE OSWEGO, OR
Past
July 27, 2018 - October 5, 2021
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 103848
Lake Oswego, OR
Past
October 18, 2011 - July 11, 2018
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past
April 3, 2006 - November 16, 2010
THORNBURG SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 14857
SANTA FE, NM
Past
April 29, 2005 - February 4, 2011
THORNBURG INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC
RIA
CRD#: 106357
SANTA FE, NM
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(3/4/2025)
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Alaska(3/4/2025)
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Arizona(3/4/2025)
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Arkansas(3/4/2025)
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California(3/4/2025)
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Colorado(3/4/2025)
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Connecticut(3/4/2025)
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Delaware(3/4/2025)
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District of Columbia(3/4/2025)
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Florida(3/4/2025)
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Georgia(3/4/2025)
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Hawaii(3/4/2025)
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Idaho(3/4/2025)
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Illinois(3/4/2025)
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Indiana(3/4/2025)
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Iowa(3/4/2025)
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Kansas(3/4/2025)
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Kentucky(3/4/2025)
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Louisiana(3/4/2025)
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Maine(3/4/2025)
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Maryland(3/4/2025)
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Massachusetts(3/4/2025)
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Michigan(3/4/2025)
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Minnesota(3/4/2025)
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Mississippi(3/4/2025)
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Missouri(3/4/2025)
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Montana(3/4/2025)
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Nebraska(3/4/2025)
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Nevada(3/4/2025)
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New Hampshire(3/4/2025)
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New Jersey(3/4/2025)
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New Mexico(3/4/2025)
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New York(3/4/2025)
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North Carolina(3/4/2025)
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North Dakota(3/4/2025)
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Ohio(3/6/2025)
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Oklahoma(3/4/2025)
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Oregon(3/4/2025)
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Pennsylvania(3/4/2025)
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Puerto Rico(3/4/2025)
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Rhode Island(3/4/2025)
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South Carolina(3/4/2025)
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South Dakota(3/4/2025)
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Tennessee(3/4/2025)
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Texas(3/4/2025)
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Utah(3/4/2025)
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Vermont(3/4/2025)
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Virgin Islands(3/4/2025)
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Virginia(3/4/2025)
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Washington(3/4/2025)
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West Virginia(3/4/2025)
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Wisconsin(3/4/2025)
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Wyoming(3/4/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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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)
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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