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Clifford G. Dow

BOLTON SECURITIES
FALMOUTH, ME 04105
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CRD#: 2110151
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Professional summary


Clifford George Dow II is a registered financial advisor currently at BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Falmouth, Maine and BOLTON GLOBAL CAPITAL located in Falmouth, Maine.

Clifford is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Clifford 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


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1)Investment Advisor Representative with Bolton Global Asset Management, conducting business under DOW Wealth Management LLC and acting as Financial Advisor. Investment related and conducted from branch location. This role represents full-time job and is balanced with securities commission-based services. Began upon association with current firm. 2)Owner and landlord of 15 residential rental properties located throughout New Gloucester and Gray, Maine. Not investment related. Not conducted from branch location. Hours spent managing properties and conducting repairs vary month to month but are mainly spent outside of business hours. Ownership of properties has been ongoing since joining the firm and purchases have been staggered. Last updated 11/05/2019. 3) Owner of Dow International, LLC, entitiy used to own real estate properties. Reactivated April 2022. Not investment related. Not conducted from Branch location.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 13, 2011 - Present

BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 358 U.s. Route One, Falmouth, ME 04105
RIA
BD
CRD#: 129376
FALMOUTH, ME
Current

October 28, 2005 - Present

BOLTON GLOBAL CAPITAL

Office #1: 358 U. S. Route One, Falmouth, ME 04105
BD
CRD#: 15650
Falmouth, ME
Past

January 11, 1991 - November 10, 2005

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".
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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
Alabama
(1/6/2009)
RR
Alaska
(3/13/2025)
IAR
Alaska
(4/24/2025)
RR
Arizona
(10/28/2005)
RR
California
(10/28/2005)
RR
Connecticut
(10/28/2005)
RR
Florida
(10/28/2005)
RR
Georgia
(7/3/2008)
RR
Indiana
(4/27/2020)
RR
Maine
(10/28/2005)
IAR
Maine
(10/13/2011)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/28/2005)
RR
Michigan
(1/2/2013)
RR
Missouri
(10/28/2005)
RR
New Hampshire
(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
Rhode Island
(10/28/2005)
RR
South Carolina
(2/17/2011)
RR
Texas
(10/28/2005)
RR
Virginia
(10/28/2005)
RR
Washington
(10/28/2005)
RR
Wisconsin
(2/26/2008)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/14/2011
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#: 129376Falmouth, ME 04105

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