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Lawrence S. Rule

CALTON & ASSOCIATES
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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CRD#: 1613163
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Professional summary


Lawrence Spaulding Rule, who also goes by Larry Rule Jr, Larry Rule, Lawrence Spaulding Rule Jr, is a registered financial professional currently at CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. located in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Lawrence is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Lawrence has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Larry Rule Jr | Larry Rule | Lawrence Spaulding Rule Jr

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

October 1, 2024 - Present

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Office #1: 500 S Australian Ave Suite 536, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20999
West Palm Beach, FL
Past

July 14, 2017 - October 28, 2024

MUTUAL TRUST COMPANY OF AMERICA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 8494
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

August 24, 2015 - June 27, 2017

FREEDOM INVESTORS CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 23714
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 18, 2011 - September 28, 2012

SEACREST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 147092
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 31, 2011 - June 27, 2017

FREEDOM INVESTORS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 23714
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 22, 2010 - December 31, 2011

PRESTIGE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 151295
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

December 14, 2005 - August 9, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
GREENSBORO, GA
Past

December 5, 2005 - August 9, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
GREENSBORO, GA
Past

May 8, 2000 - December 9, 2005

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4161
PALM BEACH, FL
Past

May 1, 2000 - December 9, 2005

MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4161
PALM BEACH, FL
Past

August 10, 1998 - May 10, 2000

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 28, 1995 - August 5, 1998

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

November 9, 1990 - March 21, 1995

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 25, 1989 - November 15, 1990

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 24, 1989 - June 13, 1989

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

January 25, 1989 - May 4, 1989

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
C&
CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CALTON | IEP FINANCIAL | CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 20999 / SEC#: 801-70036, 8-38635

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2009 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/20/2009 Terminated)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/23/2009 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2009 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2009 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2009 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2009 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2009 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

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
Florida
(10/2/2024)
RR
Georgia
(10/18/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/2/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/14/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


C&
CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.
CALTON | IEP FINANCIAL | CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 20999 / SEC#: 801-70036, 8-38635

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2009 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/20/2009 Terminated)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/23/2009 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2009 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2009 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2009 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2009 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2009 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2701 N Rocky Point Drive Suite 1000, Tampa, FL 33607
Mailing Address
2701 N Rocky Point Drive Suite 1000, Tampa, FL 33607
Phone number
(813) 264-0440
Established
Florida since 09/17/1987
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
515

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (12/19/2024)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CICCATI, RANDALL LEECEO / DIRECTOR1569353
CICCATI, RANDALL LEESHAREHOLDER1569353
SINGH, RAMESHWARDIRECTOR / SECRETARY /PRESIDENT OF ADVISORY SERVICES4660047
SINGH, RAMESHWARSHAREHOLDER4660047
CICCATI, JILL MARIESHAREHOLDER
THE LOUIS CICCATI AND ADELINE CARMELA CICCATI REVOCABLE TRUSTSHAREHOLDER, LOUIS CICCATI AND ADELINE CARMELA CICCATI, TTEE
CALTON, DEREK JAYVICE PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR1192608
CALTON, DWAYNE KENTPRESIDENT - DIRECTOR
CICCATI, ADELINE CARMELATRUSTEE OF THE LOUIS CICCATI AND ADELINE CARMELA CICCATI REVOCABLE TRUST
CICCATI, AUSTIN LOUISSHAREHOLDER6351650
CICCATI, CARLY MARIESHAREHOLDER6351667
COLE, DAVID SCOTTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP4181156
RAHMOUNI IDRISSI, SAADCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4071743
RICHARDSON, PAUL REIDCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1006146

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts7,559
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,216,021,701

Disclosures


Regulatory Event13
Arbitration6

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Company Information


CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 20999West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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