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Eric J. Below

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 5768324
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Professional summary

Eric James Below is a registered financial professional currently at QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Portland, Maine and FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

Eric is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Eric has worked at 17 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24, Series 4 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience

Current

August 6, 2018 - Present

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 103848
Portland, ME
Current

June 9, 2020 - Present

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 148477
Portland, ME
Current

June 9, 2020 - Present

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 130745
Portland, ME
Current

June 9, 2020 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 46106
Portland, ME
Current

June 9, 2020 - Present

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 31334
Portland, ME
Current

December 4, 2020 - Present

NORTHERN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 45943
Portland, ME
Current

February 22, 2021 - Present

STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 103934
Portland, ME
Current

June 24, 2022 - Present

PERPETUAL AMERICAS FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 143809
Portland, ME
Current

January 17, 2024 - Present

FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 147382
Portland, ME
Past

September 21, 2021 - December 31, 2022

PARNASSUS FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15883
Milwaukee, WI
Past

February 22, 2021 - December 31, 2022

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 35682
Milwaukee, WI
Past

February 22, 2021 - December 31, 2022

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7174
Milwaukee, WI
Past

June 9, 2020 - December 31, 2022

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 15634
Milwaukee, WI
Past

June 9, 2020 - October 11, 2023

COMPASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 172662
Milwaukee, WI
Past

June 23, 2017 - July 25, 2018

ALPS PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.

BD
CRD#: 144464
DENVER, CO
Past

June 23, 2017 - July 25, 2018

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
DENVER, CO
Past

November 10, 2010 - June 12, 2017

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

May 17, 2010 - October 1, 2010

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
FOX LAKE, 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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Nevada
(8/5/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(8/5/2022)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/6/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/28/2010
Uniform Securities Agent 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: 6/3/2013
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 5/14/2010
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/7/2015
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 11/11/2013
Registered Options Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 26
Date: 8/6/2012
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

FG
FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC
FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC | RJB DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | HIGHMARK FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | HIGHMARK FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | FUND SOURCE US, LLC

CRD#: 147382 / SEC#: , 8-67903

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 01/30/2012
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
BRUNNER, JENNIFER ANNEVP/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1137783
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENETREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information

FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 147382Portland, ME 04101

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