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Graydon B. Minton

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CRD#: 1961418
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Graydon Blair Minton, who also goes by Blair Minton, Graydon Bliar Minton, was a registered financial professional .

Graydon is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1989. Graydon had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Blair Minton | Graydon Bliar Minton

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

May 15, 2019 - December 9, 2020

LINDEN THOMAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 288557
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 15, 2019 - December 9, 2020

LINDEN THOMAS AND COMPANY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 290244
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 29, 2016 - May 16, 2019

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283330
Charlotte, NC
Past

April 29, 2016 - April 9, 2019

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 42046
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 19, 2014 - January 28, 2015

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 30184
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 19, 2014 - January 28, 2015

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30184
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 24, 2014 - September 16, 2014

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

March 19, 2014 - September 16, 2014

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

May 23, 2011 - February 3, 2014

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

BD
CRD#: 11025
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

April 1, 2011 - February 3, 2014

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 11025
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 4, 2011 - March 21, 2011

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 615
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 18, 2009 - March 21, 2011

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 17, 1994 - May 10, 1995

NATIONSSECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 32542
Past

March 8, 1993 - January 20, 1994

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 27, 1990 - January 22, 1993

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 7, 1989 - August 16, 1990

THE STUART-JAMES COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 11691
DENVER, CO

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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LT
LINDEN THOMAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
LINDEN THOMAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | STRATEGIC INDEX ADVISORS, LLC | LINDEN THOMAS AND COMPANY

CRD#: 288557 / SEC#: 801-110683

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2017 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/20/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


LT
LINDEN THOMAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
LINDEN THOMAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | STRATEGIC INDEX ADVISORS, LLC | LINDEN THOMAS AND COMPANY

CRD#: 288557 / SEC#: 801-110683

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
516 North Tryon Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(704) 554-8150
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LTAS PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,977
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,633,842,616

Red Flags


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Company Information


LINDEN THOMAS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 288557

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