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David Girton

BLAYLOCK VAN
Johns Creek, GA 30097
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CRD#: 1317773
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Professional summary


David Girton, who also goes by David Bernard Girton Sr, David Bernard Girton, Socrates Girton, David Socrates, is a registered financial professional currently at BLAYLOCK VAN, LLC located in Johns Creek, Georgia.

David is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. David has worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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No

Aliases


David Bernard Girton Sr | David Bernard Girton | Socrates Girton | David Socrates

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 17, 2023 - Present

BLAYLOCK VAN, LLC

Office #1: 11340 Lakefield Drive, Suite 200, Johns Creek, GA 30097
BD
CRD#: 145317
Johns Creek, GA
Past

June 21, 2019 - January 14, 2022

STURDIVANT & CO. INC

BD
CRD#: 24583
VOORHEES, NJ
Past

August 15, 2018 - February 19, 2019

POWELL CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 28328
ROSELAND, NJ
Past

September 25, 2015 - December 31, 2016

SECURITY CAPITAL BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35405
Indianapolis, IN
Past

December 17, 2013 - October 2, 2015

INDIANA MERCHANT BANKING AND BROKERAGE CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 16315
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

October 12, 2012 - December 18, 2013

ANDES CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 139212
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 24, 2011 - August 21, 2012

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

May 6, 2011 - June 6, 2011

KIPLING JONES & CO., LTD.

BD
CRD#: 144730
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 7, 2011 - April 29, 2011

NORTHEAST SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25996
MITCHELFIELD, NY
Past

June 16, 2009 - January 10, 2011

ANDES CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 139212
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

November 13, 2008 - May 28, 2009

MELVIN SECURITIES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 29767
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 7, 2008 - November 20, 2008

SBK-BROOKS INVESTMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 35851
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

January 22, 2007 - January 25, 2008

ANDES CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 139212
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

September 27, 2006 - January 19, 2007

CHICAGO INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11853
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

April 26, 2000 - March 15, 2006

SBK-BROOKS INVESTMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 35851
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

February 8, 1999 - April 26, 2000

INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5611
HIGHLAND PARK, IL
Past

September 3, 1998 - January 19, 1999

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 21, 1995 - September 8, 1998

SBK-BROOKS INVESTMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 35851
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

July 3, 1991 - September 8, 1995

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

December 14, 1990 - July 19, 1991

QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16783
LAGUNA HILLS, CA
Past

November 29, 1989 - February 28, 1990

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 29, 1989 - February 28, 1990

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 28, 1986 - March 21, 1988

THOMSON MCKINNON SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 829
Past

January 29, 1985 - December 6, 1985

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Indiana
(10/19/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/22/1985
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BV
BLAYLOCK VAN, LLC
BLAYLOCK BEAL VAN, LLC | BLAYLOCK VAN, LLC | BLAYLOCK ROBERT VAN, LLC

CRD#: 145317 / SEC#: 801-69136, 8-67721

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
600 Lexington Avenue 10th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612
Mailing Address
600 Lexington Avenue 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone number
(212) 715-6600
Established
California since 03/26/2007
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (36 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ROBERT VAN SECURITIES, INCSOLE VOTING MEMBER
BLAYLOCK & COMPANY, INCNON-VOTING MEMBER
CIULLA, ALEXANDER JOHNFINOP, CFO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER2635660
HOUGH, JERVIS BENNETTBD CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER4291302
KALISPEL TRIBAL ECONOMIC AUTHORITYNON-VOTING MEMBER
SEAPORT GLOBAL SECURITIES LLCSHAREHOLDER116270
STANDIFER, ERIC VANMANAGER; CEO; GSP; MSP1025776

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Company Information


BLAYLOCK VAN, LLC

CRD#: 145317Johns Creek, GA 30097

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