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Charles M. Edwards

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS
Pasadena, CA 91105
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CRD#: 5342028
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Professional summary

Charles Michael Edwards, who also goes by Charles M Edwards, Mike Edwards, is a registered financial professional currently at QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Pasadena, California.

Charles is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Charles has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Charles M Edwards | Mike Edwards

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

April 9, 2026 - Present

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 177 E. Colorado Blvd Ste 1100, Pasadena, CA 91105
BD
CRD#: 103848
Pasadena, CA
Past

December 12, 2024 - December 31, 2025

CARILLON FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 139749
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 23, 2012 - December 31, 2025

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

July 16, 2012 - December 31, 2025

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

March 19, 2010 - August 4, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

March 19, 2010 - August 4, 2010

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

June 1, 2009 - April 14, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

June 1, 2009 - April 14, 2010

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

August 30, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Past

July 6, 2007 - June 1, 2009

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA

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
Alabama
(4/9/2026)
RR
Alaska
(4/9/2026)
RR
Arizona
(4/9/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(4/9/2026)
RR
California
(4/9/2026)
RR
Colorado
(4/9/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(4/9/2026)
RR
Delaware
(4/9/2026)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/9/2026)
RR
Florida
(4/9/2026)
RR
Georgia
(4/9/2026)
RR
Hawaii
(4/9/2026)
RR
Idaho
(4/9/2026)
RR
Illinois
(4/9/2026)
RR
Indiana
(4/9/2026)
RR
Iowa
(4/9/2026)
RR
Kansas
(4/9/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(4/9/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(4/9/2026)
RR
Maine
(4/9/2026)
RR
Maryland
(4/9/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/9/2026)
RR
Michigan
(4/9/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(4/9/2026)
RR
Mississippi
(4/9/2026)
RR
Missouri
(4/9/2026)
RR
Montana
(4/9/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(4/9/2026)
RR
Nevada
(4/9/2026)
RR
New Hampshire
(4/9/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(4/9/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(4/9/2026)
RR
New York
(4/9/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(4/9/2026)
RR
North Dakota
(4/9/2026)
RR
Ohio
(4/9/2026)
RR
Oklahoma
(4/9/2026)
RR
Oregon
(4/9/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(4/9/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/9/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(4/9/2026)
RR
South Dakota
(4/9/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(4/9/2026)
RR
Texas
(4/9/2026)
RR
Utah
(4/9/2026)
RR
Vermont
(4/9/2026)
RR
Virginia
(4/9/2026)
RR
Washington
(4/9/2026)
RR
West Virginia
(4/9/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/9/2026)
RR
Wyoming
(4/9/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/19/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/5/2007
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

QD
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848 / SEC#: , 8-52323

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 01/21/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/TREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 103848Pasadena, CA 91105

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