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Bradley S. Ford

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
New York, NY 10022
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CRD#: 1649604
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Professional summary

Bradley Scott Ford, who also goes by Brad Ford, is a registered financial advisor currently at MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in New York, New York.

Bradley is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Bradley has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Brad Ford

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 13, 2019 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 300 Park Avenue Floor 5, Ste 514, New York, NY 10022Office #2: 20 Nw 3rd St Ste 300, Evansville, IN 47708
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
New York, NY
Current

October 9, 2019 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 300 Park Avenue Floor 5, Ste 514, New York, NY 10022Office #2: 20 Nw 3rd St Ste 300, Evansville, IN 47708
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
New York, NY
Past

January 25, 2006 - September 26, 2019

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 103857
EVANSVILLE, IN
Past

January 3, 2006 - January 18, 2006

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 103857
EVANSVILLE, IN
Past

January 3, 2006 - September 26, 2019

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 103857
EVANSVILLE, IN
Past

March 14, 2005 - December 31, 2005

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 30613
EVANSVILLE, IN
Past

April 8, 2004 - June 16, 2005

EASTERN POINT ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107123
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

April 7, 2004 - December 31, 2005

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30613
LYNNFIELD, MA
Past

May 17, 2000 - April 8, 2004

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
EVANSVILLE, IN
Past

March 16, 2000 - April 8, 2004

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

May 3, 1999 - March 29, 2000

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 11, 1993 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 24, 1987 - August 10, 1993

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 17, 1987 - August 21, 1987

THE SAXON GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17611

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".
MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles 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
(10/10/2019)
RR
Illinois
(12/17/2019)
RR
Indiana
(10/16/2019)
IAR
Indiana
(10/16/2019)
RR
Kentucky
(10/21/2019)
RR
New York
(10/30/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(10/18/2019)
RR
Ohio
(10/10/2019)
RR
Tennessee
(11/8/2019)
RR
Texas
(10/10/2019)
IAR
Texas
(10/13/2019)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/31/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/17/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/14/2006
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 7/16/1987
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES

CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone number
(858) 207-1300
Established
Delaware since 05/05/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
93

SEC notice filing (50 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

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES FORM ADV PART 2A 3-26-2025 (10/3/2025)
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE 3-26-2025 (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
KT EQUITY PARTNERS II, LLCDIRECT OWNER
CALLANAN, DAVID JAMESMANAGER4237166
FIXSEN, VILAYPHONECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4585926
JENSEN, GAIL MARIEDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1943705
MCNEES, MARTIN WILLIAMPRESIDENT3168410
PIERSON, MELISSA KAYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1685017
WOODS, SANDRA ANNFINOP6200533

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts14,100
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,038,801,712

Disclosures

Regulatory Event8
Arbitration1

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Company Information

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 23224New York, NY 10022

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