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John Armao
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
New York, NY 10022
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CRD#: 5976533
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Professional summary
John Armao, who also goes by John Anthony Armao, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in New York, New York.
John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. John has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
John Anthony Armao
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 6, 2025 - Present
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 300 Park Avenue Floor 21, New York, NY 10022BD
CRD#: 46106
New York, NY
Past
February 9, 2018 - January 10, 2022
BLUE OWL SECURITIES
BD
CRD#: 283250
New York, NY
Past
April 26, 2013 - February 2, 2018
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past
March 15, 2013 - February 2, 2018
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past
April 4, 2012 - February 8, 2013
HFP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC
BD
CRD#: 44351
NEW YORK, NY
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(6/9/2025)
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Alaska(6/12/2025)
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Arizona(6/9/2025)
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Arkansas(6/18/2025)
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California(6/6/2025)
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Colorado(6/9/2025)
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Connecticut(6/6/2025)
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Delaware(6/9/2025)
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District of Columbia(6/10/2025)
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Florida(6/6/2025)
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Georgia(6/9/2025)
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Hawaii(6/13/2025)
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Idaho(6/10/2025)
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Illinois(6/6/2025)
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Indiana(6/19/2025)
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Iowa(6/6/2025)
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Kansas(6/6/2025)
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Kentucky(6/6/2025)
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Louisiana(6/9/2025)
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Maine(6/13/2025)
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Maryland(6/12/2025)
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Massachusetts(6/9/2025)
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Michigan(6/6/2025)
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Minnesota(6/6/2025)
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Mississippi(6/6/2025)
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Missouri(6/9/2025)
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Montana(6/9/2025)
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Nebraska(6/6/2025)
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Nevada(6/9/2025)
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New Hampshire(6/10/2025)
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New Jersey(6/6/2025)
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New Mexico(6/9/2025)
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New York(6/8/2025)
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North Carolina(6/12/2025)
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North Dakota(6/9/2025)
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Ohio(6/9/2025)
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Oklahoma(6/6/2025)
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Oregon(6/10/2025)
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Pennsylvania(6/9/2025)
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Rhode Island(6/10/2025)
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South Carolina(6/6/2025)
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South Dakota(6/10/2025)
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Tennessee(6/9/2025)
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Texas(6/6/2025)
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Utah(6/6/2025)
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Vermont(6/9/2025)
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Virginia(6/10/2025)
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Washington(6/10/2025)
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West Virginia(6/16/2025)
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Wisconsin(6/10/2025)
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Wyoming(6/10/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA
Current Firm
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FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC | FORUM FUND SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 46106 / SEC#: , 8-51293
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
(207) 553-7110
Established
Delaware since 09/08/1998
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | SOLE MEMBER | |
| COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKI | PRES/MANAGER/DIRECTOR | 1544189 |
| EDELMAN, GABRIEL | SECRETARY | 6654419 |
| LA FOND, SUSAN LORENE | TREASURER | 4512785 |
| LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTE | VICE PRESIDENT | 2184856 |
| MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 4863973 |
| SOMMERS, WESTON | CFO/FINOP | 5290145 |
| STROUT, ALICIA KIMBERLY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/VICE PRESIDENT | 6320351 |
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