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Geoffrey S. Paul
UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS
LOS ANGELES, CA 90067
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CRD#: 1034573
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Professional summary
Geoffrey Scott Paul is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Los Angeles, California.
Geoffrey is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Geoffrey has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. GRISWOLD INN, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; ESSEX, CT; HOSPITALITY; CO-OWNER; GENERAL OVERSIGHT; OCT 1995; TIME SPENT DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 5HRS/MONTH; TIME SPENT DURING NON-TRADING HOURS: 45HRS/MONTH; MANAGEMENT. 2. BANK LANCE, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; ESSEX, CT; FAMILY REAL ESTATE COMPANY; MANAGING MEMBER/OWNER; FEB 2005; TIME SPENT DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 5HRS/MONTH; TIME SPENT DURING NON-TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 5HRS/MONTH; PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. 3. NOVELTY HAYDEN, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; ESSEX, CT; FAMILY REAL ESTATE COMPANY; MANAGING MEMBER/OWNER; JUNE 1998; TIME SPENT DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 5HRS/MONTH; TIME SPENT DURING NON-TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 5HRS/MONTH; PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. 4.PRATT SQUARE, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; ESSEX, CT; FAMILY REAL ESTATE COMPANY; MANAGING MEMBER/OWNER; AUG 2008; TIME SPENT DURING TRADINGHOURS: LESS THAN 5HRS/MONTH; TIME SPENT DURING NON-TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 5HRS/MONTH; PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. 5. 12 BANK LAND & 5 CHAMPLIN SQUARE; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; ESSEX, CT; RENTAL PROPERTY; OWNER; AUG 2005; TIME SPENT DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 5HRS/MONTH; TIME SPENT DURING NON-TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 5HRS/MONTH; PROPERTY MANAGEMENT. 6. PAUL FOUNDATION, INC.; NOT INVESMENT RELATED; ESSEX, CT; NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION; PRESIDENT; DEC 1993; TIME SPENT DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 5HRS/MONTH; TIME SPENT DURING NON-TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 5HRS/MONTH; MANAGEMENT AND GRANT MAKING. 7. ROY T EDDLEMAN ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST; INVESTMENT RELATED; WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA; TRUST/FOUNDATION; CO-TRUSTEE; AUG 2025; TIME SPENT DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 20HRS/MONTH; TIME SPEND DURING NON-TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 10HRS/MONTH; ADMINISTRATION/OVERSIGHT OF ASSETS AND GRANT MAKING.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 22, 2025 - Present
UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Office #1: 1901 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90067RIA
CRD#: 134600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
May 12, 2016 - August 25, 2025
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
Essex, CT
Past
May 12, 2016 - August 25, 2025
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Past
April 25, 2008 - May 25, 2016
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
RIA
CRD#: 8174
CENTURY CITY, CA
Past
April 25, 2008 - May 25, 2016
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
CENTURY CITY, CA
Past
March 20, 2002 - May 5, 2008
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 79
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
March 7, 2002 - May 5, 2008
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 79
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past
March 24, 1994 - March 28, 2002
CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.
BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 25, 1983 - February 11, 1994
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
Past
March 2, 1982 - February 11, 1994
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS
FINLIFE PARTNERS | UNITED CAPITAL WEALTH | UNITED CAPITAL RETIREMENT ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL PRIVATE WEALTH COUNSELING | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL LIFE MANAGEMENT | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, INC. | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL | UCFA, LLC | UCFA | PFM | GS PFM | GOLDMAN SACHS PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 134600 / SEC#: 801-64376
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2005 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
California(8/22/2025)
IAR
Connecticut(8/22/2025)
IAR
Texas(8/22/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
UC
UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS
FINLIFE PARTNERS | UNITED CAPITAL WEALTH | UNITED CAPITAL RETIREMENT ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL PRIVATE WEALTH COUNSELING | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL LIFE MANAGEMENT | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, INC. | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL | UCFA, LLC | UCFA | PFM | GS PFM | GOLDMAN SACHS PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 134600 / SEC#: 801-64376
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
125 E John Carpenter Frwy Suite 1300, Irving, TX 75062
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 822-2055
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
271
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 41,738 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 17,211,052,120 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2024 | ||
| 10/30/2023 | ||
| 01/26/2023 |
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