MS
Michael A. Spector
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 5633626
MS
Professional summary
Michael Arn Spector, who also goes by Michael Arn Spector, Michael A Spector, is a registered financial professional currently at QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Portland, Maine.
Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 62 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Michael Arn Spector | Michael A Spector
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 10, 2020 - Present
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101BD
CRD#: 103848
Portland, ME
Past
November 9, 2023 - December 31, 2025
STRIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 322039
Phoenixville, PA
Past
September 1, 2021 - May 25, 2022
ALPHA ARCHITECT
RIA
CRD#: 153905
HAVERTOWN, PA
Past
February 27, 2012 - April 18, 2019
PACER FINANCIAL, INC.
BD
CRD#: 137040
Malvern, PA
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(6/10/2022)
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Alaska(6/10/2022)
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Arizona(6/10/2022)
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Arkansas(6/10/2022)
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California(6/10/2022)
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Colorado(6/10/2022)
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Connecticut(6/10/2022)
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Delaware(6/10/2022)
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District of Columbia(6/10/2022)
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Florida(6/10/2022)
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Georgia(6/10/2022)
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Hawaii(6/10/2022)
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Idaho(6/10/2022)
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Illinois(6/10/2022)
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Indiana(6/10/2022)
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Iowa(6/10/2022)
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Kansas(6/10/2022)
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Kentucky(6/10/2022)
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Louisiana(6/10/2022)
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Maine(6/10/2022)
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Maryland(6/10/2022)
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Massachusetts(6/10/2022)
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Michigan(6/10/2022)
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Minnesota(6/10/2022)
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Mississippi(6/10/2022)
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Missouri(6/10/2022)
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Montana(6/10/2022)
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Nebraska(6/10/2022)
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Nevada(6/10/2022)
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New Hampshire(6/10/2022)
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New Jersey(6/10/2022)
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New Mexico(6/10/2022)
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New York(6/10/2022)
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North Carolina(6/10/2022)
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North Dakota(6/10/2022)
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Ohio(6/10/2022)
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Oklahoma(6/10/2022)
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Oregon(6/10/2022)
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Pennsylvania(6/10/2020)
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Puerto Rico(6/10/2022)
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Rhode Island(6/10/2022)
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South Carolina(6/10/2022)
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South Dakota(6/10/2022)
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Tennessee(6/10/2022)
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Texas(6/10/2022)
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Utah(6/10/2022)
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Vermont(6/10/2022)
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Virgin Islands(6/10/2022)
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Virginia(6/10/2022)
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Washington(6/10/2022)
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West Virginia(6/10/2022)
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Wisconsin(6/10/2022)
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Wyoming(6/10/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/10/2020
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 2/20/2012
Corporate Securities Limited Representative ExaminationSRO 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)
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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Company Information
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
CRD#: 103848Portland, ME 04101TRUST BUT VERIFY
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