A protected series of a series limited liability company is a person distinct from:
(1) The company, subject to §31B-14-104(c), §31B-14-501(1), and §31B-14-502(d);
(2) Another protected series of the company;
(3) A member of the company, whether or not the member is an associated member of the protected series;
(4) A protected-series transferee of a protected series of the company; and
(5) A transferee of a distributional interest of the company.