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Clinton D. Gharib

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
WATERSOUND, FL
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CRD#: 2070991
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Professional summary


Clinton Datees Gharib, who also goes by Clint Gharib, is a registered financial advisor currently at MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Watersound, Florida.

Clinton is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Clinton has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Clint Gharib

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.
1)NAME: OXFORD RETIREMENT ADVISORS; INV RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: 1455 LINCOLN PKWY, SUITE 325, ATLANTA, GA 30346; NATURE: DBA USED FOR MARKETING FOR SECURITIES & INSURANCE BUSINESS; POSITION: PARTNER; START DATE: 01/2020; HOURS/MONTH: 0; TRADING HOURS/MONTH: 0; DUTIES: DBA FOR SECURITIES & INSURANCE BUSINESS THAT WILL BE RUN THROUGH MADISON & AE 2)NAME: INTEGROUS INVESTMENT SOLUTIONS; INV RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 1455 LINCOLN PKWY, SUITE 325, ATLANTA, GA 30346; NATURE: SET UP FOR LEASES & TO PAY OFFICE BILLS; POSITION: PARTNER; START DATE: 12/2016; HOURS/MONTH: 4; TRADING HOURS/MONTH: 0; DUTIES: PARTNER PAY OFFICE BILLS AND RENT 3)NAME: HEARTLAND INST. OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION; INV RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 8301 EAST PRENTICE, SUITE 312, GREENWOOD, CO 80111; NATURE: TEACHING OF FINANCIAL PLANNING CLASSES; POSITION: CFED; START DATE: 09/2010; HOURS/MONTH: 4; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:0; DUTIES: TEACHING OF FINANCIAL PLANNING CLASSES 4)NAME: EAST WOOD CLINIC; INV RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: 1323 EAST WOOD STREET PARIS, TN 38242; NATURE: MEDICAL CLINIC; POSITION: PLAN ADVISOR; START DATE: 07/18/2016; HOURS/MONTH: 4; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:4; DUTIES: PLAN ADVISOR 5)NAME: DAVIS DEVELOPMENT; INV RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: 403 CORPORATE CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 201, STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281; NATURE: MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPER BASED IN ATLANT, GA; POSITION: PLAN ADVISOR; START DATE: 07/2010; HOURS/MONTH: 4; TRADING HOURS/MONTH:4; DUTIES: PLAN ADVISOR 6)NAME: ADVISORS EXCEL; INV RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: 2950 SW MCCLURE RD, TOPEKA, KS 66614; NATURE: FIA'S AND NON-VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE; POSITION: INDEPENDENT AGENT; START DATE: 1/1/2010; HOURS/MONTH: 4; TRADING HOURS/MONTH: 4; DUTIES: INDEPENDENT AGENT USING IMO'S INSURANCE SERVICES 7)NAME: TRUCHOICE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC; INV RELATED: NO - NONVARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE; ADDRESS: 4400 EASTON CMNS WAY STE 125, COLUMBUS, OH 43219; NATURE: NORTH AMERICAN NON-VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE; POSITION: INDEPENDENT AGENT; START DATE: 5/18/2018; HOURS/MONTH: 4; TRADING HOURS/MONTH: 4; DUTIES: INDEPENDENT AGENT USING THIS IMO FOR NON-VARIABLE LIFE INSURANCE WITH NORTH AMERICAN CO. (NACOLAH)

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 13, 2020 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #2: 6925 Us 98 Suite 300, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459Office #3: 1455 Lincoln Parkway Ste 325, Atlanta, GA 30346
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
WATERSOUND, FL
Current

January 13, 2020 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 6925 Us 98 Suite 300, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459Office #2: 1455 Lincoln Parkway Ste 325, Atlanta, GA 30346
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23224
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Past

August 24, 2019 - January 24, 2020

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
WATERSOUND, FL
Past

February 25, 2016 - January 24, 2020

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 9, 2015 - January 24, 2020

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
ATLANTA, GA
Past

September 1, 2015 - September 20, 2019

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
ATLANTA, GA
Past

December 19, 2003 - December 1, 2015

J P TURNER & COMPANY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 124446
ATLANTA, GA
Past

January 2, 1998 - December 1, 2015

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 22, 1994 - February 2, 1998

H.J. MEYERS & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15609
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

August 8, 1994 - August 19, 1994

WESTFIELD FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 8143
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 30, 1990 - September 15, 1994

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 18246
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".
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
Alabama
(1/30/2020)
RR
Arizona
(1/22/2020)
RR
California
(1/14/2020)
RR
Colorado
(1/30/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(1/30/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/23/2020)
RR
Florida
(1/29/2020)
IAR
Florida
(1/29/2020)
RR
Georgia
(1/16/2020)
IAR
Georgia
(1/16/2020)
RR
Idaho
(1/13/2020)
RR
Illinois
(2/27/2020)
RR
Indiana
(1/14/2020)
RR
Iowa
(1/14/2020)
RR
Maryland
(1/14/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/30/2020)
RR
Michigan
(1/15/2020)
RR
Minnesota
(2/4/2020)
RR
Mississippi
(2/3/2020)
RR
Missouri
(1/14/2020)
RR
Nebraska
(1/31/2020)
RR
New Hampshire
(2/4/2020)
RR
New York
(2/12/2020)
RR
North Carolina
(2/6/2020)
RR
Ohio
(1/27/2020)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/30/2020)
RR
Oregon
(1/15/2020)
RR
South Carolina
(1/30/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(2/3/2020)
IAR
Texas
(1/13/2020)
RR
Texas
(1/17/2020)
RR
Vermont
(1/30/2020)
RR
Virginia
(2/3/2020)
RR
Washington
(2/24/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/12/1996
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/29/1993
General Securities Principal 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)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KT EQUITY PARTNERS II, LLCDIRECT OWNER
CALLANAN, DAVID JAMESMEMBER4237166
FIXSEN, VILAYPHONECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4585926
FOSTER, CODY GRANTMEMBER4237075
JENSEN, GAIL MARIEDEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1943705
MCNEES, MARTIN WILLIAMPRESIDENT3168410
METCALFE, INC.OWNER
PIERSON, MELISSA KAYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1685017
SCHENDEL, JENNIFERMEMBER6136948
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#: 23224Watersound, FL

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