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Mitchell F. Simmons

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CRD#: 1210665
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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.

Mitchell Forrest Simmons JR, who also goes by Forrest Simmons Jr, was a registered financial professional .

Mitchell is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1983. Mitchell had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 5, Series 3 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Forrest Simmons Jr

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.
1) Chattanooga Tennis Association, Chattanooga, TN, Vice President, started 1/2016, non-investment related, 2 hours a month, 0 hours during securities trading hours, responsible for organizing annual city tennis tournament in July. 2) Chattanooga Investors Club, Lookout Mountain Golf and Country Club, Chattanooga, TN, Vice President, started 1/2017, 1 hour a month, 1 hour during securities trading hours, responsible for booking speakers for dinner.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 2, 2015 - April 11, 2022

KEEL POINT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127902
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Past

January 2, 2015 - April 11, 2022

KEEL POINT CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6769
Chattanooga, TN
Past

November 4, 2011 - December 31, 2014

KEEL POINT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 139379
VIENNA, VA
Past

September 28, 2011 - December 31, 2014

WFG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22704
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Past

November 19, 2010 - September 14, 2011

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19714
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 7, 2010 - September 14, 2011

BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 19714
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 1, 2010 - September 8, 2010

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 5, 2008 - October 28, 2008

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 231
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 31, 2000 - May 23, 2006

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 15, 1993 - June 12, 2000

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 1287
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 14, 1988 - October 15, 1993

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

June 25, 1985 - November 5, 1988

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
Past

December 21, 1983 - June 29, 1985

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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KP
KEEL POINT, LLC
BLUE CREEK | KEEL POINT, LLC | KEEL POINT CAPITAL, LLC | GRANITE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BLUE CREEK INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 127902 / SEC#: 801-62249

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2003 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/18/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 12/14/1983
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/18/1983
National Commodity Futures Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 1/31/1989
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


KP
KEEL POINT, LLC
BLUE CREEK | KEEL POINT, LLC | KEEL POINT CAPITAL, LLC | GRANITE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BLUE CREEK INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC

CRD#: 127902 / SEC#: 801-62249

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/1/2003 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Church Street Suite 500, Huntsville, AL 35801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(256) 704-5111
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
76

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KEEL POINT ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 - WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (5/29/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,626
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,464,607,203

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
04/30/2025
Cover Page
01/26/2024
10/25/2022

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Company Information


KEEL POINT, LLC

CRD#: 127902

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