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Lauren E. Hein

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS
New York, NY 10017
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CRD#: 5530603
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Professional summary

Lauren Elizabeth Hein, who also goes by Lauren Elizabeth Hein Olson, Lauren Hein, Lauren Elizabeth Olson, is a registered financial professional currently at QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in New York, New York.

Lauren is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Lauren has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Lauren Elizabeth Hein Olson | Lauren Hein | Lauren Elizabeth Olson

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

February 5, 2026 - Present

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 295 Madison Ave. 26th Floor, New York, NY 10017
BD
CRD#: 103848
New York, NY
Past

April 8, 2025 - July 9, 2025

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

March 29, 2021 - August 14, 2023

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Dallas, TX
Past

October 4, 2019 - February 8, 2021

PACER ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137381
Dallas, TX
Past

October 3, 2019 - February 8, 2021

PACER FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137040
MALVERN, PA
Past

April 20, 2017 - September 24, 2019

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

September 8, 2014 - March 31, 2017

STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 30107
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 11, 2009 - February 11, 2014

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

RIA
CRD#: 107027
WHEATON, IL
Past

June 24, 2008 - February 11, 2014

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

BD
CRD#: 28519
WHEATON, IL

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.

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RR
Texas
(2/5/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/5/2008
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: 6/23/2008
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)

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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#: 103848New York, NY 10017

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