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Michael A. Gard
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 6681737
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Professional summary
Michael Andrew Gard, who also goes by Michael Gard, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine and IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Portland, Maine.
Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Michael has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Michael Gard
Other business activities
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1. MICHAEL GARD INSURANCE POSITION: Insurance Agent NATURE: Sole Proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 5 START DATE: 10/01/2018 ADDRESS: 334 W 84th Dr, Merrillville IN 46410, United States DESCRIPTION: Determining client's needs for life insurance and obtaining quotes for illustrations that are suitable for these needs. Discussing these illustrations with clients and completing paperwork as necessary. 2. ELEY-GRAHAM ADVISORY CORP. DBA ELEY-GRAHAM-AUSTGEN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES INC. POSITION: IAR NATURE: Corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 20 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 20 START DATE: 01/01/2020 ADDRESS: 334 W 84th Drive, Merrillville IN 46410, United States DESCRIPTION: -Financial planning -Preparing Monthly Advisory Reports -Updating Cover Letters for the client -Hourly fee agreements for financial advice -Flat fee agreements for financial advice
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 25, 2023 - Present
FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101BD
CRD#: 148477
Portland, ME
Current
August 25, 2023 - Present
IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101BD
CRD#: 130745
Portland, ME
Current
August 25, 2023 - Present
QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101BD
CRD#: 103848
Portland, ME
Current
August 25, 2023 - Present
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101BD
CRD#: 46106
Portland, ME
Current
August 25, 2023 - Present
FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101BD
CRD#: 31334
Portland, ME
Current
January 11, 2024 - Present
FORESIDE GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101BD
CRD#: 147382
Portland, ME
Current
December 10, 2024 - Present
PARNASSUS FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101BD
CRD#: 15883
Portland, ME
Current
January 2, 2025 - Present
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101BD
CRD#: 25938
Portland, ME
Current
June 26, 2025 - Present
NORTHERN FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101BD
CRD#: 45943
Portland, ME
Current
November 3, 2025 - Present
STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101BD
CRD#: 103934
Portland, ME
Past
August 25, 2023 - October 11, 2023
COMPASS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 172662
PORTLAND, ME
Past
May 10, 2021 - April 19, 2023
CSENGE ADVISORY GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 131167
Crown Point, IN
Past
April 30, 2021 - April 19, 2023
LION STREET FINANCIAL, LLC
BD
CRD#: 165828
Crown Point, IN
Past
March 31, 2019 - April 21, 2023
ELEY-GRAHAM-AUSTGEN FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
RIA
CRD#: 121635
MERRILLVILLE, IN
Past
November 29, 2017 - May 4, 2021
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
RIA
CRD#: 7461
MERRILLVILLE, IN
Past
April 10, 2017 - May 4, 2021
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7461
MERRILLVILLE, IN
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
Indiana(8/25/2023)
RR
Maine(2/22/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
SC
STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
ABN AMRO DISTRIBUTION SERVICES (USA), INC. | STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | BB&T AM DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | ASTON FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
CRD#: 103934 / SEC#: , 8-52396
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)
Documents
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS LLC | DIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE MEMBER | |
| COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKI | PRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR | 1544189 |
| EDELMAN, GABRIEL | SECRETARY | 6654419 |
| LA FOND, SUSAN LORENE | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER / VP / TREASURER | 4512785 |
| LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTE | VICE PRESIDENT | 2184856 |
| MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDEL | VICE PRESIDENT | 4863973 |
| SOMMERS, WESTON | CFO/FINOP | 5290145 |
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Company Information
STERLING CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
CRD#: 103934Portland, ME 04101TRUST BUT VERIFY
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