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Deirdre R. Gibson

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Portland, ME 04101
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CRD#: 6939990
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Professional summary


Deirdre Raakel Hess Gibson, who also goes by Deirdre Raakel Koso Hess, Deirdre Hess, Deirdre Raakel Mars, is a registered financial professional currently at FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Portland, Maine.

Deirdre is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Deirdre has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Deirdre Raakel Koso Hess | Deirdre Hess | Deirdre Raakel Mars

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 30, 2024 - Present

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 190 Middle Street Suite 301, Portland, ME 04101
BD
CRD#: 148477
Portland, ME
Past

November 1, 2021 - May 19, 2023

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

June 28, 2018 - October 29, 2021

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE

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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 7/9/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
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FINRA

Current Firm


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FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BHIL DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | BHIL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 148477 / SEC#: , 8-68027

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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 07/31/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FORESIDE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCDIRECTOR OWNER/SOLE MEMBER
BRUNNER, JENNIFER ANNEVICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1137783
COWAN, TERESA MARIA KAZMIERSKIPRESIDENT/MANAGER/DIRECTOR1544189
EDELMAN, GABRIELSECRETARY6654419
LA FOND, SUSAN LORENETREASURER4512785
LANZA, CHRISTOPHER CONTEVICE PRESIDENT2184856
MACCHIA, KATE SCHENDELVICE PRESIDENT4863973
SOMMERS, WESTONCFO/FINOP5290145

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Company Information


FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 148477Portland, ME 04101

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