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Paul R. Moody

MCDONALD PARTNERS
BOYNE CITY, MI 49712
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CRD#: 1184243
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Professional summary


Paul Richard Moody is a registered financial advisor currently at MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC located in Boyne City, Michigan.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Paul has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 8, 2015 - Present

MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 109 Water St. Suite 1b, Boyne City, MI 49712Office #2: 109 Water Street Suite 1b, Boyne City, MI 49712
RIA
BD
CRD#: 135414
BOYNE CITY, MI
Current

May 22, 2015 - Present

MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC

Office #1: 109 Water Street Suite 1b, Boyne City, MI 49712
RIA
BD
CRD#: 135414
Boyne City, MI
Past

April 21, 2010 - December 1, 2016

OPTIMAL CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144719
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Past

September 29, 2008 - October 6, 2008

PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106629
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 28, 1997 - October 6, 2008

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 11, 1990 - January 10, 1997

ALLIANZ GLOBAL INVESTORS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25567
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 29, 1989 - August 10, 1995

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829
Past

July 29, 1988 - May 16, 1989

CRICO SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 11286
Past

November 25, 1983 - August 10, 1995

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 20, 1983 - July 17, 1984

MANLEY, BENNETT, MCDONALD & CO

BD
CRD#: 551

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC
MCDONALD MANAGEMENT LLC | THOMAS MCDONALD PARTNERS, LLC | THOMAS MCDONALD & ASSOCIATES LLC | THOMAS MCDONALD & ASSOCIATES | MPCF LLC | MPCF II LLC | MP127 LLC | MP DPI LLC | MCDONALD USAF GP LLC | MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 135414 / SEC#: 801-64294, 8-66985

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2005 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago 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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Florida
(5/27/2015)
IAR
Michigan
(4/15/2015)
RR
Michigan
(8/16/2018)
RR
Ohio
(5/15/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC
MCDONALD MANAGEMENT LLC | THOMAS MCDONALD PARTNERS, LLC | THOMAS MCDONALD & ASSOCIATES LLC | THOMAS MCDONALD & ASSOCIATES | MPCF LLC | MPCF II LLC | MP127 LLC | MP DPI LLC | MCDONALD USAF GP LLC | MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 135414 / SEC#: 801-64294, 8-66985

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2005 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1301 East 9th Street Suite 3700, Cleveland, OH 44114
Mailing Address
1301 East 9th Street Suite 3700, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone number
(216) 912-0567
Established
Ohio since 04/05/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
33

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (48 States and Territories)


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Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MCDONALD, THOMAS MARIONOWNER326904
MCDONALD, ARNOLD BEATTYFINANCIAL & OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5126644
MCDONALD, ARNOLD BEATTYCEO/CFO/MUNI PRINCIPAL/OWNER5126644
MCDONALD, BRIAN ANDREWOWNER3037343
RAFAT NAIN NEMRYOWNER
HARTZLER, JONATHAN DANIELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5163442
HEGARTY, WILLIAM MAURICE JRCHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER2784174
MANSOUR, RITAOWNER1968418
MCARDLE, JOHN EDWARD IIIOWNER5386698
NORTON, TIMOTHY PATRICKOWNER726982

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,024
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,287,456,830

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/02/2025
10/02/2025
01/06/2025
01/06/2025
09/18/2023
09/18/2023
01/04/2023
01/04/2023

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Company Information


MCDONALD PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 135414Boyne City, MI 49712

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