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Joseph R. Shields
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES
Westport, CT 06880
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CRD#: 6818052
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Professional summary
Joseph R. Shields, who also goes by Jr Shields, Joseph R Shields, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC located in Westport, Connecticut.
Joseph is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Joseph has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Jr Shields | Joseph R Shields
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 17, 2025 - Present
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 13 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880BD
CRD#: 46106
Westport, CT
Past
March 2, 2023 - February 25, 2025
HARBOR FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 113506
Stamford, CT
Past
September 1, 2017 - February 15, 2023
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 46106
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(3/17/2025)
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Alaska(3/17/2025)
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Arizona(3/17/2025)
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Arkansas(3/17/2025)
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California(3/17/2025)
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Colorado(3/17/2025)
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Connecticut(3/17/2025)
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Delaware(3/17/2025)
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District of Columbia(3/17/2025)
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Florida(3/17/2025)
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Georgia(3/17/2025)
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Hawaii(3/17/2025)
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Idaho(3/17/2025)
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Illinois(3/17/2025)
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Indiana(3/17/2025)
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Iowa(3/17/2025)
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Kansas(3/17/2025)
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Kentucky(3/17/2025)
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Louisiana(3/17/2025)
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Maine(3/17/2025)
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Maryland(3/17/2025)
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Massachusetts(3/17/2025)
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Michigan(3/17/2025)
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Minnesota(3/17/2025)
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Mississippi(3/17/2025)
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Missouri(3/17/2025)
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Montana(3/19/2025)
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Nebraska(3/17/2025)
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Nevada(3/17/2025)
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New Hampshire(3/17/2025)
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New Jersey(3/17/2025)
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New Mexico(3/17/2025)
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New York(3/17/2025)
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North Carolina(3/17/2025)
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North Dakota(3/17/2025)
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Ohio(3/17/2025)
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Oklahoma(3/17/2025)
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Oregon(3/17/2025)
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Pennsylvania(3/17/2025)
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Puerto Rico(3/17/2025)
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Rhode Island(3/17/2025)
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South Carolina(3/17/2025)
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South Dakota(3/17/2025)
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Tennessee(3/17/2025)
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Texas(3/17/2025)
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Utah(3/17/2025)
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Vermont(3/17/2025)
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Virgin Islands(3/17/2025)
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Virginia(3/17/2025)
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Washington(3/17/2025)
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West Virginia(3/17/2025)
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Wisconsin(3/17/2025)
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Wyoming(3/17/2025)
Exams
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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Company Information
FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 46106Westport, CT 06880TRUST BUT VERIFY
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