RB
Ronald J. Briggs
CAITLIN JOHN
BONITA SPRINGS, FL
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CRD#: 1622903
RB
Professional summary
Ronald John Briggs JR is a registered financial advisor currently at CAITLIN JOHN, LLC located in Bonita Springs, Florida and A SMARTER WAY TO INVEST, INC. located in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Ronald has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 11, 2011 - Present
CAITLIN JOHN, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 154494
BONITA SPRINGS, FL
Current
April 6, 2021 - Present
A SMARTER WAY TO INVEST, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 166170
BONITA SPRINGS, FL
Past
December 8, 2021 - September 12, 2022
PEACE OF MIND WEALTH MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 317455
BRIGHTON, MI
Past
April 26, 2013 - November 9, 2017
A SMARTER WAY TO INVEST, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 166170
BRIGHTON, MI
Past
October 20, 2010 - January 31, 2011
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 137658
LIVONIA, MI
Past
September 3, 2010 - January 17, 2012
CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 39543
BRIGHTON, MI
Past
July 29, 2005 - April 17, 2009
OSAIC FS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3870
LIVONIA, MI
Past
July 12, 2001 - May 27, 2005
WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN
Past
October 3, 1990 - July 2, 2001
FORESTERS EQUITY SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18464
SAN DIEGO, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CJ
CAITLIN JOHN, LLC
A SMARTER WAY TO INVEST, INC | STOCK SENIOR SERVICES | SIMPLY RIA, INC | SCOTT KARL ECONOMIC AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PRIVATE FINANCIAL COUNSEL, LLC. | PRIVATE FINANCIAL COUNSEL | PFC | OUTRIDER WEALTH AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | OLIVIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MSM ELITE MARKETING, INC | MONEY STRATEGIES OF MICHIGAN, INC | MONEY STRATEGIES OF MICHIGAN | KIS FINANCIAL, LLC | KIS FINANCIAL | KINGSBURY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | INVESTWISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | IMAGINE ADVISORS, LLC | FORMULA FOLIOS PRESTIGE, LLC | DAVY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLLEGE PLANNING FRESNO | CJ INSTITUTIONAL | CJ | CAITLIN JOHN, LLC | CAITLIN JOHN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAITLIN JOHN | BRIGGS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | BRIGGS FINANCIAL GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS | BRIDGEWISE FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | BRIDGEWISE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BFG WEALTH ADVISORS | BFG | BASTION WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ASPEN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALIGNMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
CRD#: 154494 / SEC#: 801-110731
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2017 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/29/2017 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2017 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Florida(12/26/2023)
IAR
Michigan(2/11/2011)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
CJ
CAITLIN JOHN, LLC
A SMARTER WAY TO INVEST, INC | STOCK SENIOR SERVICES | SIMPLY RIA, INC | SCOTT KARL ECONOMIC AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PRIVATE FINANCIAL COUNSEL, LLC. | PRIVATE FINANCIAL COUNSEL | PFC | OUTRIDER WEALTH AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | OLIVIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MSM ELITE MARKETING, INC | MONEY STRATEGIES OF MICHIGAN, INC | MONEY STRATEGIES OF MICHIGAN | KIS FINANCIAL, LLC | KIS FINANCIAL | KINGSBURY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | INVESTWISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | IMAGINE ADVISORS, LLC | FORMULA FOLIOS PRESTIGE, LLC | DAVY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLLEGE PLANNING FRESNO | CJ INSTITUTIONAL | CJ | CAITLIN JOHN, LLC | CAITLIN JOHN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAITLIN JOHN | BRIGGS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | BRIGGS FINANCIAL GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS | BRIDGEWISE FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | BRIDGEWISE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BFG WEALTH ADVISORS | BFG | BASTION WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ASPEN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALIGNMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
CRD#: 154494 / SEC#: 801-110731
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2017 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/29/2017 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2017 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
1024 E. Grand River Ave Suite B, Brighton, MI 48116
Mailing Address
Phone number
(810) 355-1325
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
24
SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,005 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 183,421,272 |
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