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John W. Gastler

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CRD#: 873868
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

John Woodhall Gastler, who also goes by Jack Gastler, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1979. John had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 5 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Jack Gastler

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

January 2, 2014 - December 31, 2018

FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7174
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 11, 2013 - December 31, 2013

OLD MUTUAL INVESTMENT PARTNERS

BD
CRD#: 44916
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 30, 2005 - December 31, 2010

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 6, 2000 - January 7, 2005

NICHOLAS-APPLEGATE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 31205
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 14, 1995 - July 23, 1999

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA
Past

October 16, 1991 - October 24, 1994

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

November 15, 1988 - December 30, 1992

CIGNA CAPITAL BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21387
Past

June 12, 1986 - November 8, 1988

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
Past

December 2, 1983 - June 28, 1984

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
Past

November 23, 1979 - November 28, 1983

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/12/2013
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/5/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | THE BOSTON COMPANY CAPITAL GROUP, INC. | TBC FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 7174 / SEC#: , 8-20518

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 01/01/2008
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


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

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
STROUT, ALICIA KIMBERLYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER/VICE PRESIDENT6320351

Disclosures


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Company Information


FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 7174

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