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Donald J. Whitton

MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
TROY, MI 48083
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CRD#: 2116141
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Professional summary


Donald Joseph Whitton, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Troy, Michigan.

Donald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Donald has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 1993

Experience


Current

October 18, 2010 - Present

MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 100 E. Big Beaver Road Suite 103, Troy, MI 48083Office #2: 10775 South Saginaw Bldg. C, Suite F, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
RIA
CRD#: 109528
TROY, MI
Past

August 28, 1998 - April 18, 2000

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

September 5, 1995 - September 18, 1998

SEGER FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31000
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Past

September 27, 1994 - August 16, 1995

LEONARD & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 36527
TROY, MI
Past

January 30, 1994 - October 11, 1994

EAST - WEST CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16348
Past

March 14, 1991 - January 18, 1994

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 14, 1991 - January 18, 1994

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 109528 / SEC#: 801-58099

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2000 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Michigan
(10/18/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/9/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 109528 / SEC#: 801-58099

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2000 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
10775 South Saginaw Bldg C, Suite F, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 487, Grand Blanc, MI 48480
Phone number
(866) 444-6246
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
34

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A OF FORM ADV (7/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,455
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,663,966,411

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/20/2024
Cover Page
10/23/2023
12/14/2022

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Company Information


MAINSTAY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 109528Troy, MI 48083

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