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Daniel S. Leaven

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS
Phoenix, AZ 85054
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CRD#: 5678008
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Professional summary


Daniel Steven Leaven, who also goes by Daniel S Leaven, Daniel Steven Leaven, is a registered financial professional currently at MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Daniel is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Daniel has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Daniel S Leaven | Daniel Steven Leaven

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 25, 2024 - Present

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 5415 East High Street, Suite 460, Phoenix, AZ 85054
BD
CRD#: 35682
Phoenix, AZ
Past

April 6, 2023 - May 29, 2024

ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36867
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Past

June 18, 2018 - May 28, 2024

GRIFFIN CAPITAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37739
Phoenix, AZ
Past

November 23, 2015 - May 17, 2018

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 8, 2015 - May 17, 2018

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 19, 2014 - September 23, 2015

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
COVINGTON, KY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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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
(1/9/2025)
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Alaska
(1/9/2025)
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Arizona
(11/26/2024)
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Arkansas
(1/9/2025)
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California
(1/9/2025)
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Colorado
(1/9/2025)
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Connecticut
(1/9/2025)
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Delaware
(1/9/2025)
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District of Columbia
(1/9/2025)
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Florida
(1/9/2025)
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Georgia
(1/9/2025)
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Hawaii
(1/9/2025)
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Idaho
(1/9/2025)
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Illinois
(12/3/2024)
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Indiana
(1/9/2025)
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Iowa
(1/9/2025)
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Kansas
(1/9/2025)
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Kentucky
(1/9/2025)
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Louisiana
(1/9/2025)
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Maine
(1/9/2025)
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Maryland
(1/9/2025)
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Massachusetts
(1/9/2025)
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Michigan
(1/9/2025)
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Minnesota
(1/9/2025)
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Mississippi
(1/9/2025)
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Missouri
(1/9/2025)
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Montana
(1/9/2025)
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Nebraska
(1/9/2025)
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Nevada
(1/9/2025)
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New Hampshire
(1/9/2025)
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New Jersey
(1/9/2025)
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New Mexico
(1/9/2025)
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New York
(12/3/2024)
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North Carolina
(1/9/2025)
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North Dakota
(1/9/2025)
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Ohio
(1/9/2025)
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Oklahoma
(1/9/2025)
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Oregon
(1/9/2025)
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Pennsylvania
(1/9/2025)
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Puerto Rico
(6/23/2025)
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Rhode Island
(1/9/2025)
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South Carolina
(1/9/2025)
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South Dakota
(1/9/2025)
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Tennessee
(1/9/2025)
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Texas
(1/9/2025)
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Utah
(1/9/2025)
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Vermont
(1/9/2025)
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Virginia
(1/9/2025)
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Washington
(1/9/2025)
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West Virginia
(1/9/2025)
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Wisconsin
(1/9/2025)
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Wyoming
(1/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/23/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | OFFIT FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 35682 / SEC#: , 8-46960

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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 01/30/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS LLCDIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE MEMBER
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / VP / TREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information


MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 35682Phoenix, AZ 85054

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