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Marguerita P. Hardy

SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS
Winter Park, FL
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CRD#: 6294272
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Professional summary


Marguerita Parish Hardy, who also goes by Parish Hardy, is a registered financial professional currently at SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Winter Park, Florida and FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Winter Park, Florida.

Marguerita is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Marguerita has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Parish Hardy

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

SMEAD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 173734
Winter Park, FL
Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 148477
Winter Park, FL
Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 147382
Winter Park, FL
Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130745
Winter Park, FL
Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103934
Winter Park, FL
Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
Winter Park, FL
Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Winter Park, FL
Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

NORTHERN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45943
Winter Park, FL
Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

MGI FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 35682
Winter Park, FL
Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
Winter Park, FL
Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25938
Winter Park, FL
Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

PARNASSUS FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 15883
Winter Park, FL
Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 15634
Winter Park, FL
Current

April 10, 2026 - Present

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7174
Winter Park, FL
Past

December 8, 2021 - March 20, 2026

CNL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 175137
ORLANDO, FL
Past

November 29, 2021 - March 20, 2026

CNL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10356
ORLANDO, FL
Past

September 26, 2019 - December 10, 2020

CNL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 175137
ORLANDO, FL
Past

July 18, 2019 - October 15, 2020

CNL SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10356
ORLANDO, FL
Past

April 2, 2019 - May 16, 2019

TIMOTHY PARTNERS, LTD.

RIA
CRD#: 41835
MAITLAND, FL
Past

October 31, 2018 - May 16, 2019

TIMOTHY PARTNERS, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 41835
MAITLAND, FL
Past

September 2, 2015 - July 28, 2017

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
ORLANDO, FL
Past

December 11, 2014 - July 28, 2017

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
ORLANDO, FL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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.

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RR
Florida
(4/10/2026)
RR
Maine
(4/10/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/25/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FD
FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | THE BOSTON COMPANY CAPITAL GROUP, INC. | TBC FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 7174 / SEC#: , 8-20518

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 01/01/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCSOLE MEMBER
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRES/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENETREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145
STROUT, ALICIA KIMBERLYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/VICE PRESIDENT6320351

Disclosures


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Company Information


FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 7174Winter Park, FL

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