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Michael Carrano

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
Avon, CT 06001
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CRD#: 6971562
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Professional summary


Michael Carrano, who also goes by Michael A Carrano, is a registered financial professional currently at DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC located in Avon, Connecticut.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael A Carrano

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

October 3, 2022 - Present

DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 55 Nod Road Suite 120, Avon, CT 06001
BD
CRD#: 25938
Avon, CT
Past

August 15, 2018 - October 4, 2022

FORESIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 148477
Avon, CT

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.

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Alabama
(10/3/2022)
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Arizona
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
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Florida
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Georgia
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Missouri
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New York
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North Carolina
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Ohio
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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Tennessee
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Texas
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Utah
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Virginia
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Washington
(10/3/2022)
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Wisconsin
(10/3/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/26/2018
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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DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC
DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC | UMB DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC | SUNSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | SUNSTONE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 25938 / SEC#: , 8-42106

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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
Wisconsin since 09/27/1996
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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
TAYLOR, GORDON BURDETTEVP, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2990648

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Company Information


DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 25938Avon, CT 06001

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