Charles Giaquinto

TACTIVE ADVISORS

SARASOTA, FL 34236

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CRD#: 2187528

Professional summary

Charles Giaquinto, who also goes by Charles Francis Giaquinto, Charlie Giaquinto, is a registered financial advisor currently at TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC located in Sarasota, Florida and YOUNG AMERICA CAPITAL, LLC located in Mamaroneck, New York.

Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Charles has worked at 21 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 87, Series 86, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

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Yes

Aliases

Charles Francis Giaquinto | Charlie Giaquinto

Other business activities

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Investment Banking related activities to help companies raise capital with Young America Capital.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 18, 2025 - Present

TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1990 Main Street Suite 750, Sarasota, FL 34236

RIA

CRD#: 309311

SARASOTA, FL

Current

November 1, 2022 - Present

YOUNG AMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 141 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543

CRD#: 150443

Mamaroneck, NY

Past

July 19, 2022 - August 22, 2022

PAULSON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 304328

LAKE OSWEGO, OR

Past

June 7, 2022 - August 22, 2022

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 5670

PORTLAND, OR

Past

April 24, 2021 - March 15, 2022

WALL STREET ACCESS

CRD#: 10012

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 10, 2015 - June 15, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

PORTLAND, OR

Past

August 10, 2015 - June 15, 2016

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

PORTLAND, OR

Past

April 24, 2015 - May 15, 2015

MKG FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 104214

PORTLAND, OR

Past

January 20, 2015 - May 15, 2015

MKG FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 104214

PORTLAND, OR

Past

October 31, 2013 - May 2, 2014

T3 TRADING GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 154431

NEW YORK, NY

Past

March 21, 2013 - August 21, 2013

BOUSTEAD SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 141391

PORTLAND, OR

Past

October 3, 2012 - December 31, 2012

MERIDIAN EQUITY PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 133849

NEW YORK, NY

Past

July 6, 2012 - September 5, 2012

G-2 TRADING,LLC

CRD#: 44018

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 18, 2011 - June 6, 2012

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

CRD#: 199

LAKE OSWEGO, OR

Past

September 22, 2008 - October 13, 2010

AURIGA USA, LLC

CRD#: 121731

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 13, 2005 - June 22, 2007

HENLEY & COMPANY LLC

CRD#: 131453

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 3, 1998 - May 8, 2003

PERSHING ADVISOR SOLUTIONS LLC

CRD#: 36671

JERSEY CITY, NJ

Past

February 15, 1998 - March 17, 1998

MFR SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 36308

NAPLES, FL

Past

November 8, 1995 - March 8, 1996

LABRANCHE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 7432

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 20, 1995 - September 21, 1995

MILLER TABAK HIRSCH & CO.

CRD#: 10384

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 2, 1994 - January 11, 1995

W.A. CAPITAL MARKETS

CRD#: 6292

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 5, 1992 - December 10, 1992

CEDAR STREET SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 26600

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 29, 1991 - June 30, 1992

INTESA SANPAOLO IMI SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 19418

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".

TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 309311 / SEC#: 801-119680

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2020 Approved)

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.

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

Oregon
(5/2/2023)

Washington
(7/8/2024)

IAR

Washington
(8/18/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/29/2025

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 4/23/2015

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/16/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 57TO

Date: 11/18/2021

Securities Trader Exam

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 4/24/2021

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 3/2/2021

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 87

Date: 12/29/2005

Research Analyst Exam - Part II Regulations Module

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 86

Date: 12/5/2005

Research Analyst Exam - Part I Analysis Module

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 7/3/1995

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/26/1991

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 309311 / SEC#: 801-119680

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/23/2020 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1990 Main Street Suite 750, Sarasota, FL 34236

Mailing Address

Phone number

(855) 282-2848

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC - ADV PART 2 (7/8/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	2,671
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 456,874,649

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Charles Giaquinto

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

YOUNG AMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

PAULSON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

WALL STREET ACCESS

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MKG FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

MKG FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

T3 TRADING GROUP, LLC

BOUSTEAD SECURITIES, LLC

MERIDIAN EQUITY PARTNERS, INC.

G-2 TRADING,LLC

D.A. DAVIDSON & CO.

AURIGA USA, LLC

HENLEY & COMPANY LLC

PERSHING ADVISOR SOLUTIONS LLC

MFR SECURITIES, INC.

LABRANCHE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

MILLER TABAK HIRSCH & CO.

W.A. CAPITAL MARKETS

CEDAR STREET SECURITIES CORP.

INTESA SANPAOLO IMI SECURITIES CORP.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/29/2025

Series 65

Date: 4/23/2015

Series 63

Date: 12/16/1991

Series 57TO

Date: 11/18/2021

Series 7TO

Date: 4/24/2021

SIE

Date: 3/2/2021

Series 87

Date: 12/29/2005

Series 86

Date: 12/5/2005

Series 3

Date: 7/3/1995

Series 7

Date: 11/26/1991

FINRA

Current Firm

TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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TACTIVE ADVISORS, LLC

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