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John D. Kidd

IMST DISTRIBUTORS
Short Hills, NJ 07078
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CRD#: 5189435
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Professional summary


John David Kidd, who also goes by John D Kidd, John David Kidd, is a registered financial professional currently at IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Short Hills, New Jersey.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. John has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John D Kidd | John David Kidd

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 22, 2021 - Present

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 1200 Morris Turnpike Suite 3005, Short Hills, NJ 07078
BD
CRD#: 130745
Short Hills, NJ
Past

September 4, 2019 - July 1, 2020

FLOURISH FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 293019
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 2, 2018 - September 6, 2019

FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147382
New York, NY
Past

August 14, 2017 - February 2, 2018

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
New York, NY
Past

January 22, 2013 - August 14, 2017

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

September 15, 2006 - August 16, 2012

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY

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.

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Alabama
(10/22/2021)
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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
(4/24/2024)
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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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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
(10/22/2021)
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Wisconsin
(10/22/2021)
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Wyoming
(10/22/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/31/2006
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/18/2014
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


ID
IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS, LLC | PNC FUND DISTRIBUTOR, LLC | PNC FUND DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | MERCANTILE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 130745 / SEC#: , 8-66389

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 01/01/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# 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 KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / VP / TREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information


IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 130745Short Hills, NJ 07078

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