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Martin Scott Painter

PFS INVESTMENTS
WHEATON, IL
·CRD# 1111362·43 years experience

Professional Summary

Martin Scott Painter, who also goes by Marty Scott Painter, is a registered financial advisor currently at PFS INVESTMENTS INC. located in Wheaton, Illinois. Martin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Martin has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Marty Scott Painter

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Years of Experience

43 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.·CRD# 10111
RIA
BD
1. 1776 S Naperville Rd Ste 205a, Wheaton, IL 601892. Wheaton, IL
June 30, 2016 - Present
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.·CRD# 10111
RIA
BD
1776 S Naperville Rd Ste 205a, Wheaton, IL 60189
March 28, 1983 - Present

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Current Firm

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PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIGI FINANCIAL | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001

Mailing Address

1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001

Phone Number

(770) 381-1000

Established

Georgia since 07/07/1981

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

3,992

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRIMERICA ADVISORS LIFETIME INVESTMENT PROGRAM (3/20/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATIONDIRECT OWNER—
COLEY, DASIA DEBORAHVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6760291
JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT6037365
LESUTIS, MICHAELSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL4751250
MILLER, DEBORAH LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT3036949
NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMESDIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4589878
RIVET, LORI ALLISONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4496273
SUKIN, KAREN LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL6292138
SUTTON, MISTY MICHELLEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER4835553
WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVENDIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4131816
WELLS, MICHAEL KURTEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER5999501
WOODRING, DANIEL AARONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4028705

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

89,813

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$15,536,099,534

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

23

Arbitration

2

Bond

2

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/14/2026Cover PageReport
01/26/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

Sales of investment-related products; part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. I may also receive non-investment related compensation from Primerica Mortgage, LLC for the sale of loan products and/or Primerica Client Services, Inc. (a co-located affiliate of PFS Investments Inc.) for part-time referrals of home security and automation products, as well as other home related services.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alabama
(1/13/2021)
RR
Alaska
(1/13/2021)
RR
Arizona
(7/27/1998)
RR
California
(8/2/1984)
RR
Colorado
(3/13/1998)
RR
Florida
(9/13/2002)
RR
Georgia
(7/11/2002)
RR
Hawaii
(3/31/1998)
RR
Illinois
(3/28/1983)
IAR
Illinois
(6/30/2016)
RR
Indiana
(4/4/1983)
RR
Iowa
(1/30/2004)
RR
Kansas
(3/31/2015)
RR
Kentucky
(3/27/2018)
RR
Louisiana
(1/13/2021)
RR
Maryland
(6/16/2022)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/16/2002)
RR
Michigan
(1/30/2004)
RR
Minnesota
(4/4/1983)
RR
Mississippi
(3/27/2018)
RR
Missouri
(3/25/2002)
RR
New Hampshire
(7/13/2021)
RR
New York
(8/6/2002)
RR
North Carolina
(9/16/2002)
RR
Ohio
(7/11/2002)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/27/2018)
RR
Oregon
(3/27/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/27/2015)
RR
South Carolina
(3/27/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(1/13/2021)
RR
Texas
(3/27/2015)
IAR
Texas
(2/13/2026)
RR
Virginia
(7/16/2003)
RR
Washington
(10/20/2014)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/28/1983)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jun 2016About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1983About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1983About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Apr 1987About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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