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Michael A. Pappas

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 5163527
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Professional summary


Michael Anthony Pappas, CFA, who also goes by Michael Pappas, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases


Michael Pappas

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFA

Experience


Current

November 11, 2024 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 46106
Portland, ME
Past

July 6, 2017 - December 8, 2023

TORTOISEECOFIN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285411
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

November 17, 2016 - December 8, 2023

TORTOISEECOFIN INVESTMENTS PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 285213
WAYLAND, MA
Past

April 15, 2015 - November 17, 2016

MONTAGE INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152607
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 20, 2015 - July 3, 2017

MSEC, LLC

BD
CRD#: 154327
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

February 8, 2012 - December 31, 2012

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 17, 2010 - February 25, 2015

MANULIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (US) LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106435
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 17, 2010 - February 25, 2015

JOHN HANCOCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 28262
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 18, 2010 - December 14, 2010

EDWARD JONES

RIA
CRD#: 250
METHUEN, MA
Past

January 27, 2010 - December 14, 2010

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
METHUEN, MA
Past

July 21, 2006 - December 5, 2006

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305
AGAWAN, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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
(11/11/2024)
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Alaska
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Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
(11/11/2024)
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Wisconsin
(11/11/2024)
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Wyoming
(11/11/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/5/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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#: 46106Portland, ME 04101

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