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Paul Alotta

GREAT ELM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Charleston, SC 29492
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CRD#: 1663195
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Professional summary


Paul Alotta is a registered financial advisor currently at GREAT ELM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Charleston, South Carolina.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Paul has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 25, 2022 - Present

GREAT ELM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 295 Seven Farms Drive Suite 204, Charleston, SC 29492
RIA
CRD#: 284304
Charleston, SC
Past

September 5, 2017 - July 12, 2022

IMPERIAL CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108258
STAMFORD, CT
Past

December 19, 2014 - August 29, 2017

NORTH RIDGE SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 27098
babylon, NY
Past

June 3, 2011 - January 2, 2013

FM PARTNERS HOLDINGS LLC

BD
CRD#: 134736
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 29, 2008 - November 19, 2010

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 21, 2007 - February 29, 2008

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6579
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 21, 1987 - July 31, 2007

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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GE
GREAT ELM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
GREAT ELM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | GREAT ELM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 284304 / SEC#: 801-108228

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2016 Approved)

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
Massachusetts
(10/25/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/22/2015
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 8/2/2006
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/21/1995
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


GE
GREAT ELM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
GREAT ELM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | GREAT ELM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 284304 / SEC#: 801-108228

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3801 Pga Boulevard Suite 603, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Mailing Address
Phone number
(561) 214-7901
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GREAT ELM FORM ADV PART 2A (3/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 350,862,168

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Company Information


GREAT ELM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 284304Charleston, SC 29492

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