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Vahan Abulyan
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
El Segundo, CA 90245
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CRD#: 5447870
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Professional summary
Vahan Abulyan is a registered financial professional currently at DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC located in El Segundo, California.
Vahan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Vahan has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 1, 2012 - Present
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 2101 East El Segundo Blvd Suite 301, El Segundo, CA 90245BD
CRD#: 25938
El Segundo, CA
Past
April 27, 2009 - March 4, 2013
FPA FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 28575
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
January 8, 2008 - May 14, 2008
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
LOS ANGELES, CA
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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(1/6/2023)
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Alaska(1/6/2023)
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Arizona(1/6/2023)
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Arkansas(1/6/2023)
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California(2/27/2013)
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Colorado(1/6/2023)
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Connecticut(1/6/2023)
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Delaware(1/6/2023)
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District of Columbia(1/6/2023)
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Florida(1/6/2023)
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Georgia(1/6/2023)
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Hawaii(1/6/2023)
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Idaho(1/6/2023)
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Illinois(1/6/2023)
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Indiana(1/6/2023)
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Iowa(1/6/2023)
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Kansas(1/6/2023)
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Kentucky(1/6/2023)
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Louisiana(1/6/2023)
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Maine(1/6/2023)
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Maryland(1/6/2023)
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Massachusetts(1/6/2023)
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Michigan(1/6/2023)
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Minnesota(1/6/2023)
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Mississippi(1/6/2023)
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Missouri(1/6/2023)
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Montana(1/6/2023)
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Nebraska(1/6/2023)
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Nevada(1/6/2023)
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New Hampshire(1/6/2023)
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New Jersey(1/6/2023)
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New Mexico(1/6/2023)
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New York(1/6/2023)
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North Carolina(1/6/2023)
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North Dakota(1/6/2023)
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Ohio(1/6/2023)
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Oklahoma(1/6/2023)
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Oregon(1/6/2023)
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Pennsylvania(1/6/2023)
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Puerto Rico(1/6/2023)
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Rhode Island(1/6/2023)
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South Carolina(1/6/2023)
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South Dakota(1/6/2023)
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Tennessee(1/6/2023)
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Texas(1/6/2023)
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Utah(1/6/2023)
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Vermont(1/6/2023)
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Virgin Islands(1/6/2023)
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Virginia(1/6/2023)
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Washington(1/6/2023)
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West Virginia(1/6/2023)
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Wisconsin(1/6/2023)
RR
Wyoming(1/6/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
DS
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC | UMB DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC | SUNSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | SUNSTONE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 25938 / SEC#: , 8-42106
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
Wisconsin since 09/27/1996
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# 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 | PRES/MANAGER/DIRECTOR | 1544189 |
| EDELMAN, GABRIEL | SECRETARY | 6654419 |
| LA FOND, SUSAN LORENE | TREASURER | 4512785 |
| LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTE | VICE PRESIDENT | 2184856 |
| MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 4863973 |
| SOMMERS, WESTON | CFO/FINOP | 5290145 |
| TAYLOR, GORDON BURDETTE | VP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2990648 |
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