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Shanna Q. Leonard

PARNASSUS FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR
San Francisco, CA 94105
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CRD#: 5084006
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Professional summary

Shanna Q Leonard, who also goes by Shanna Quinn Leonard, Shanna A Quinn, is a registered financial professional currently at PARNASSUS FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC located in San Francisco, California.

Shanna is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Shanna has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Aliases

Shanna Quinn Leonard | Shanna A Quinn

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 17, 2024 - Present

PARNASSUS FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

Office #1: 1 Market Street Suite 1600, San Francisco, CA 94105
BD
CRD#: 15883
San Francisco, CA
Past

October 23, 2020 - September 26, 2023

SECFI SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 302112
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 3, 2012 - March 31, 2016

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 38642
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 19, 2011 - March 31, 2016

BLACKROCK FUND ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 105247
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 19, 2011 - December 31, 2011

BLACKROCK FUND DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 146183
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 29, 2008 - March 31, 2011

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

July 3, 2008 - March 31, 2011

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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.

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RR
California
(4/17/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/2/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/28/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/2/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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PARNASSUS FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
PARNASSUS FUND DISTRIBUTOR | RENAISSANCE ASSET MANAGEMENT | PARNASSUS INVESTMENTS | PARNASSUS FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC | PARNASSUS FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR

CRD#: 15883 / SEC#: , 8-32878

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 03/11/2019
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
BRUNNER, JENNIFER ANNECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT1137783
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRES/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENETREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information

PARNASSUS FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 15883San Francisco, CA 94105

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