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James Damon

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS
Pasadena, CA 91105
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CRD#: 5849515
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James DamonQUASAR DISTRIBUTORS

Professional summary

James Damon, who also goes by James G Damon, Jamie Damon, is a registered financial professional currently at QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Pasadena, California.

James is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. James has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 30 exams.

Aliases

James G Damon | Jamie Damon

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

July 1, 2026 - Present

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 177 E. Colorado Blvd Ste 1100, Pasadena, CA 91105
BD
CRD#: 103848
Pasadena, CA
Past

December 1, 2022 - November 11, 2025

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

October 13, 2021 - December 31, 2022

COMPASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 172662
PORTLAND, ME
Past

September 20, 2019 - April 13, 2021

AQR INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 289244
Santa Monica, CA
Past

October 20, 2010 - September 6, 2019

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7174
BERKELEY, CA

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

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Alabama
(7/1/2026)
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Alaska
(7/1/2026)
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Arizona
(7/1/2026)
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Arkansas
(7/1/2026)
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California
(7/1/2026)
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Colorado
(7/1/2026)
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Connecticut
(7/1/2026)
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Delaware
(7/1/2026)
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District of Columbia
(7/1/2026)
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Florida
(7/1/2026)
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Georgia
(7/1/2026)
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Hawaii
(7/1/2026)
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Idaho
(7/1/2026)
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Illinois
(7/1/2026)
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Indiana
(7/1/2026)
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Iowa
(7/1/2026)
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Kansas
(7/1/2026)
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Kentucky
(7/1/2026)
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Louisiana
(7/1/2026)
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Maine
(7/1/2026)
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Maryland
(7/1/2026)
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Massachusetts
(7/1/2026)
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Michigan
(7/1/2026)
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Minnesota
(7/1/2026)
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Mississippi
(7/1/2026)
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Missouri
(7/1/2026)
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Montana
(7/1/2026)
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Nebraska
(7/1/2026)
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Nevada
(7/1/2026)
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New Hampshire
(7/1/2026)
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New Jersey
(7/1/2026)
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New Mexico
(7/1/2026)
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New York
(7/1/2026)
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North Carolina
(7/1/2026)
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North Dakota
(7/1/2026)
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Ohio
(7/1/2026)
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Oklahoma
(7/1/2026)
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Oregon
(7/1/2026)
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Pennsylvania
(7/1/2026)
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Rhode Island
(7/1/2026)
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South Carolina
(7/1/2026)
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South Dakota
(7/1/2026)
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Tennessee
(7/1/2026)
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Texas
(7/1/2026)
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Utah
(7/1/2026)
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Vermont
(7/1/2026)
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Virginia
(7/1/2026)
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Washington
(7/1/2026)
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West Virginia
(7/1/2026)
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Wisconsin
(7/1/2026)
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Wyoming
(7/1/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/23/2010
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 3
Date: 11/15/2010
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/19/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 30
Date: 11/25/2019
NFA Branch Manager 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)

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#: 103848Pasadena, CA 91105

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