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David K. Paton

THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP
Woodbury, MN 55125
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CRD#: 1746167
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Professional summary


David Kallman Paton is a registered financial advisor currently at THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. located in Woodbury, Minnesota.

David is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. David has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Neighbors Inc. - non/profit/not investment related - 222 Grand Avenue St Paul MN, 55075, Treasurer, - review orgs financial and receipts with President/CEO and two additional board members. Not a singular signor. Started 06-2020, 8 -10 hours a month not during trading hours). No BD clients involved. Neighborhood food-shelf also providing transportation. Black Oak Lake Preservation - non/profit/not investment related - Land-O-Lakes, WI, Treasurer, collect fees/work with the President as needed/pay vendors. Not a singular signor. Started 07-2023, 2-3 hours a month not during trading hours. No BD clients involved. Volunteer position dedicated to focusing on water quality and enhancing recreational features.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 23, 2019 - Present

THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 539 Bielenberg Dr - Suite 100, Woodbury, MN 55125
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42941
Woodbury, MN
Current

January 23, 2019 - Present

THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

Office #1: 539 Bielenberg Dr - Suite 100, Woodbury, MN 55125
RIA
BD
CRD#: 42941
Woodbury, MN
Past

January 29, 2008 - January 22, 2019

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

February 3, 2006 - January 22, 2019

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

January 14, 2002 - December 20, 2002

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

September 6, 2000 - February 15, 2006

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

May 12, 1993 - August 30, 2001

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

October 21, 1987 - April 28, 1993

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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".
TO
THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
EQUITY SECURITIES INVESTMENTS, INC. | THE SWANSON GROUP | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC

CRD#: 42941 / SEC#: 801-80809, 8-50082

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2015 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2015 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2012 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/14/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City 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
Alaska
(1/30/2019)
RR
Arizona
(3/29/2019)
IAR
Arizona
(11/7/2023)
RR
Florida
(5/8/2019)
IAR
Florida
(10/20/2023)
RR
Georgia
(1/23/2019)
RR
Illinois
(4/17/2019)
RR
Indiana
(1/23/2019)
RR
Maryland
(1/23/2019)
RR
Minnesota
(1/24/2019)
IAR
Minnesota
(1/25/2019)
RR
New Mexico
(1/23/2019)
IAR
New Mexico
(10/20/2023)
RR
Oregon
(2/22/2019)
RR
South Dakota
(1/23/2019)
IAR
Texas
(1/23/2019)
RR
Texas
(12/1/2022)
RR
Virginia
(1/23/2019)
IAR
Virginia
(10/20/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/23/2019)
IAR
Wisconsin
(10/20/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/28/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 3/1/2007
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TO
THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
EQUITY SECURITIES INVESTMENTS, INC. | THE SWANSON GROUP | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC | THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP INC

CRD#: 42941 / SEC#: 801-80809, 8-50082

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/15/2015 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2015 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2009 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2015 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2012 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/14/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/31/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
701 Xenia Ave. South, Suite 100 Suite 100, Golden Valley, MN 55416-1089
Mailing Address
701 Xenia Ave. South, Suite 100, Golden Valley, MN 55416-1089
Phone number
(763) 923-2200
Established
Minnesota since 03/13/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

202409 THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES BROCHURE (12/16/2024)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OAK RIDGE ACQUISITION CORPORATIONCORPORATE OWNER
COWAN, BRANDON JAMESEVP, CCO5404862
EKMAN, JOHN RICHARDEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1632217
KING, RUSSELL STUARTCHAIRMAN, CEO & DIRECTOR1703706
RIP, OLGAFINOP5440553
RUMBLE, JULIE ANN MACYVP, OPERATIONS MANAGER2643309

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,501
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 456,416,227

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration2

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Company Information


THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 42941Woodbury, MN 55125

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