Joseph M. Connolly

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS

Boston, MA 02110

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CRD#: 5418401

Professional summary

Joseph Michael Connolly II, CFP®, who also goes by Joseph Michael Connolly, is a registered financial professional currently at QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Joseph has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases

Joseph Michael Connolly

Other business activities

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07/2007 Independent Licensed Insurance Agent; investment related; Life insurance

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2019

Experience

Current

February 7, 2024 - Present

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 115 Federal Street 22nd Floor, Boston, MA 02110

CRD#: 103848

Boston, MA

Past

September 3, 2020 - October 2, 2023

DELOS CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 300734

Newport Beach, CA

Past

April 16, 2018 - August 17, 2020

ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 36867

WEST DES MOINES, IA

Past

March 7, 2018 - April 4, 2018

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 21675

WEST CHESTER, PA

Past

February 16, 2015 - December 31, 2017

CR CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 171776

Newport Beach, CA

Past

March 4, 2013 - February 21, 2014

STIRA CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 141277

IRVINE, CA

Past

March 6, 2012 - December 11, 2012

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13158

WOODLAND HILLS, CA

Past

March 6, 2008 - December 31, 2011

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 5496

WELLESLEY HILLS, MA

Past

September 24, 2007 - February 6, 2008

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

MARSHFIELD, MA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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
(3/7/2024)

Alaska
(3/8/2024)

Arizona
(3/19/2024)

Arkansas
(3/19/2024)

California
(3/7/2024)

Colorado
(3/11/2024)

Connecticut
(3/6/2024)

Delaware
(3/20/2024)

District of Columbia
(3/7/2024)

Florida
(3/7/2024)

Georgia
(3/8/2024)

Hawaii
(5/17/2024)

Idaho
(3/6/2024)

Illinois
(3/13/2024)

Indiana
(3/7/2024)

Iowa
(3/8/2024)

Kansas
(3/7/2024)

Kentucky
(3/8/2024)

Louisiana
(3/14/2024)

Maine
(3/7/2024)

Maryland
(3/8/2024)

Massachusetts
(3/20/2024)

Michigan
(3/8/2024)

Minnesota
(3/12/2024)

Mississippi
(3/8/2024)

Missouri
(3/7/2024)

Montana
(3/7/2024)

Nebraska
(3/6/2024)

Nevada
(3/8/2024)

New Hampshire
(3/12/2024)

New Jersey
(3/22/2024)

New Mexico
(3/8/2024)

New York
(3/21/2024)

North Carolina
(3/21/2024)

North Dakota
(3/11/2024)

Ohio
(3/6/2024)

Oklahoma
(3/14/2024)

Oregon
(3/6/2024)

Pennsylvania
(3/7/2024)

Puerto Rico
(4/1/2024)

Rhode Island
(3/7/2024)

South Carolina
(3/12/2024)

South Dakota
(3/7/2024)

Tennessee
(3/8/2024)

Texas
(3/7/2024)

Utah
(3/7/2024)

Vermont
(3/7/2024)

Virgin Islands
(3/8/2024)

Virginia
(3/9/2024)

Washington
(3/7/2024)

West Virginia
(3/7/2024)

Wisconsin
(3/7/2024)

Wyoming
(3/7/2024)

Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/5/2024

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 11/28/2023

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/20/2013

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/21/2007

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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

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)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC	SOLE MEMBER
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKI	PRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR	1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIEL	SECRETARY	6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENE	VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/TREASURER	4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTE	VICE PRESIDENT	2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDEL	VICE PRESIDENT	4863973
SOMMERS, WESTON	CFO/FINOP	5290145

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Joseph M. Connolly

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Joseph Michael Connolly II's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

DELOS CAPITAL ADVISORS

ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

CR CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

STIRA CAPITAL MARKETS GROUP, LLC

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 3/5/2024

Series 7TO

Date: 11/28/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/20/2013

Series 6

Date: 9/21/2007

FINRA

Current Firm

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Contact information

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

Red Flags

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QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

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