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Russell B. Dow

BOLTON SECURITIES
MIAMI, FL 33131
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CRD#: 2082577
RD

Professional summary


Russell Bradford Dow is a registered financial advisor currently at BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Miami, Florida and BOLTON GLOBAL CAPITAL located in Falmouth, Maine.

Russell is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Russell has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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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.
1)Investment Advisor Representative of Bolton Global Asset Management, doing business as DOW Wealth Management, LLC. Title is President and Senior Portfolio Manager. Investment related and conducted from branch location. 160-hours per month during business hours, 10 hours outside business hours. Began 2007. 2) Owner of Dow Wealth Management, LLC. Entity established to operate securities and investment advisory businesses. Pays branch expenses. Conducted from branch location. Not directly investment related. Time spent varies per month. Began 2005. Dow.us. Rep is contact person. 3)Owner Dow Software, LLC. Entity set up to develop and sell computer software that relates to investment services. Not investment related. Conducted from branch location. Time spent varies per month.. Began activity in 11/2011. Websites include dowsoftware.com and stradprofessional.com. 4)Co-owns Dow Publishing Company, Inc. with family members. Entity develops and holds investment related publications, but does not offer recommendations. Conducted from branch location. 0 hours spent per month on activity. Began 08/2012. Rep is contact person. 5)Owner of San Marco, LLC. Real estate holding company that owns an office condominium located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, where Lakewood Branch is located. Less than 1 hour spent per month on activity outside of trading hours. Conducted from branch location. Not investment related. Established 11/2011. Rep is contact person. 6)Owner of Dow Commercial Properties, LLC. Real estate holding company that owns office condominium located in Falmouth, ME where Falmouth Branch is located. Less than 1 hour spent per month on activity outside of trading hours. Conducted from branch location. Not investment related. Established 11/2012. Rep is contact person. 7)Co-owner of KrisAssists.com, LLC. Website set up to provide information for disabled individuals. Not investment. Conducted from Branch location in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. 0-hours per month. Website is active, but co-owners are not currently engaged in operations. Began November of 2011. Website is krisassists.com. Rep is contact person. 8) Owner of DOW Holdings, LLC, entity created to own and/or operate DOW Wealth Management, LLC, DOW Software, LLC, DOW Commercial Properties, LLC, DOW - San Marco, LLC, and KrisAssets.com, LLC. Investment related to the extent that the entity owns DOW Wealth Management, LLC. 1 hour spent per month outside business hours. Conducted from Branch location and Rep is contact person. 9) Russell is trustee of Dow Wealth Management's 401K plan. Investment related and conducted from branch location. 0-hours per month. 10) Russ is owner and Manager of Dow IP, LLC, Florida registered company that is owner of Dow Software Hungary Kft. 0-hours per month. Not directly related to investments. Conducted from Florida Branch location. Established 01/28/2021. 11) Russ is owner and President of Dow Software Hungary Kft. Company is registered in the country of Hungary. This company's purpose is to operate a technology development team. Dow IP, LLC will own any intellectual property created by Dow Software Hungary Kft, then license intellectual with Dow Software, LLC for sale and distribution. Established 06/01/2025. Russ will spend 1-hour per month outside trading hours. 12) Owner of DOW Family Advisory, LLC, established 06/2025 in the state of FL. Provides securities and investment advisory services. Investment related and conducted from Branch location. 1 hour spent per month outside during business hours. 13) Co-owner of H & Z Ranch, LLC, entity established 09/03/2025 in the state of Florida. Purpose is to own and manage a horse ranch and horses. Not investment related and not conducted from Branch location. 5-hours committed per month during trading hours.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 17, 2009 - Present

BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 1441 Brickell Avenue Suite 1700, Miami, FL 33131Office #2: 358 U.s. Route One, Falmouth, ME 04105Office #3: 8205 Natures Way Suite # 219, Lakewood, FL 34202
RIA
BD
CRD#: 129376
MIAMI, FL
Current

October 28, 2005 - Present

BOLTON GLOBAL CAPITAL

Office #1: 358 U. S. Route One, Falmouth, ME 04105Office #2: 8205 Nature's Way # 219, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
BD
CRD#: 15650
Falmouth, ME
Past

November 8, 2007 - November 13, 2009

BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 129376
BOLTON, MA
Past

January 16, 1992 - November 10, 2005

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

August 9, 1990 - October 5, 1990

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT

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".
BS
BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION
BOLTON GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | NEWERA WEALTH ADVISORS | DELTA GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION | BOLTON SECURITIES CORP

CRD#: 129376 / SEC#: 801-66962, 8-68187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/9/2006 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2006 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/17/2006 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston 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
(10/16/2012)
RR
California
(10/28/2005)
RR
Colorado
(5/9/2006)
RR
Connecticut
(10/28/2005)
RR
Florida
(10/28/2005)
IAR
Florida
(3/21/2017)
RR
Illinois
(10/28/2005)
RR
Indiana
(1/10/2018)
RR
Maine
(10/28/2005)
IAR
Maine
(11/17/2009)
RR
Maryland
(5/5/2016)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/28/2005)
RR
Michigan
(12/22/2011)
RR
Missouri
(11/14/2008)
RR
Nebraska
(4/26/2018)
RR
Nevada
(10/28/2005)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/28/2005)
RR
New Jersey
(10/28/2005)
RR
New Mexico
(10/28/2005)
RR
New York
(10/28/2005)
RR
North Carolina
(10/28/2005)
RR
Ohio
(10/28/2005)
RR
Oregon
(10/28/2005)
RR
Pennsylvania
(10/28/2005)
RR
Rhode Island
(4/23/2018)
RR
Tennessee
(4/19/2023)
RR
Texas
(7/1/2013)
RR
Virginia
(10/28/2005)
RR
Washington
(10/28/2005)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/7/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BS
BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION
BOLTON GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | NEWERA WEALTH ADVISORS | DELTA GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION | BOLTON SECURITIES CORP

CRD#: 129376 / SEC#: 801-66962, 8-68187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/9/2006 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2006 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/17/2006 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
579 Main Street, Bolton, MA 01740
Mailing Address
579 Main Street, Bolton, MA 01740
Phone number
(978) 779-6947
Established
Delaware since 07/30/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
154

SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

BGAM FORM ADV PART 2A AND APPENDIX MARCH 2024 (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BOLTON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SHAREHOLDER
PRESKENIS, STEVEN CHRISTOPHERPRESIDENT4410822
CATALDO, JOHN GENNAROCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER5707721
MAHLE, DAPHNE JANECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4367277
TARPEY, STEVEN RCFO AND FINOP6640625

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,977
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,004,872,405

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Civil Event1

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Company Information


BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 129376Miami, FL 33131

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