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James M. Emanuel

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Newport Beach, CA 92660
CRD#: 5196630
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James Matthew EmanuelFORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES

Professional summary

James Matthew Emanuel, who also goes by Jim Emanuel, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Newport Beach, California.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Jim Emanuel

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

May 26, 2026 - Present

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 840 Newport Center Drive Suite 700, Newport Beach, CA 92660
BD
CRD#: 148477
Newport Beach, CA
Past

November 6, 2013 - April 3, 2026

PACIFIC SELECT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4452
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

March 13, 2013 - November 18, 2013

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

March 5, 2009 - November 9, 2012

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 18, 2007 - December 15, 2008

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
WAYNE, PA

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

RR
Iowa
(5/27/2026)
RR
Kansas
(5/27/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(5/27/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(5/26/2026)
RR
North Dakota
(6/1/2026)
RR
South Dakota
(5/27/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/8/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/17/2007
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FF
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BHIL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BHIL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 148477 / SEC#: , 8-68027

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 07/31/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCDIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE MEMBER
BRUNNER, JENNIFER ANNEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1137783
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/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

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 148477Newport Beach, CA 92660

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