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Michael R. Silva

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
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CRD#: 7504432
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Professional summary

Michael R Silva, who also goes by Michael Ryan Silva, Michael Silva, Mike Silva, is a registered financial professional currently at VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC located in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael Ryan Silva | Michael Silva | Mike Silva

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 17, 2026 - Present

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

Office #1: 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike Suite 216, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
BD
CRD#: 285573
Chadds Ford, PA
Past

September 22, 2025 - February 13, 2026

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
PORTLAND, ME
Past

March 18, 2022 - August 15, 2025

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Newark, NJ

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.

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RR
New Jersey
(2/17/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/6/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/18/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/24/2022
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

VD
VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
HERALD INVESTMENT MARKETING, LLC | VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 285573 / SEC#: , 8-69854

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Mailing Address
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216 223 Wilmington West Chester Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Phone number
(484) 840-3701
Established
Pennsylvania since 06/13/2012
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#
CHADDS FORD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLCOWNER
CHISM, PATRICK ANDREWCEO AND CCO2875421
FAIA, SALVATORE ROCCO IIPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER6813402
SCARPATI, GERARDCFO AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER2313132

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Company Information

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 285573Chadds Ford, PA 19317

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