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Paul S. Hartwell

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
Merrimack, NH 03054
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CRD#: 239063
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Professional summary


Paul S. Hartwell, who also goes by Paul S Hartwell, Paul Hartwell, Paul Steven Hartwell, is a registered financial professional currently at FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC located in Merrimack, New Hampshire.

Paul is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1972. Paul has worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 000 and Series 1 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Paul S Hartwell | Paul Hartwell | Paul Steven Hartwell

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) 09/2016: Notary Public - Notary - Not Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start 01/19/2013 - 1 Hr/Mo; 0 Hour(s) During Securities Trading; 1% Time Spent (2) 09/2016: Paul Hartwell, MBA - Non-Profit Board Member - Not Investment Related - PO Box 80512 Stoneham, MA 02180 - Start 04/01/2009 - 8 Hr/Mo; 0 Hour(s) During Securities Trading; 4% Time Spent (3) 09/2016: Goldfinch Financial - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - 21 College Rd, Manchester, NH 03102 - Start 08/01/2016 - 96 Hr/Mo; 8 Hour(s) During Securities Trading; 100% Time Spent (4) 8/6/2020 - GOLDFINCH FINANCIAL, INC. - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor - Licensed Admin. - Started 08/04/2020 - 5 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - I provide administrative support to GOLDFINCH FINANCIAL, INC., an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 8/2020. I expect to spend approximately 5 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®
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Experience


Current

October 5, 2022 - Present

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Office #1: Two Contra Way, Merrimack, NH 03054
BD
CRD#: 7784
Merrimack, NH
Past

March 22, 2019 - August 25, 2022

GOLDFINCH FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 172632
MANCHESTER, NH
Past

August 31, 2016 - September 15, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MANCHESTER, NH
Past

August 31, 2016 - September 15, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MANCHESTER, NH
Past

November 16, 2015 - August 2, 2016

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 13, 2015 - August 2, 2016

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39550
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 3, 2014 - August 14, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
WALTHAM, MA
Past

August 11, 2014 - August 14, 2015

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
WALTHAM, MA
Past

September 17, 2009 - July 28, 2014

VENTURE PARTNERS CAPITAL, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 41463
EAST BERLIN, CT
Past

October 20, 2004 - April 28, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
CAMBRIDGE, MA
Past

October 20, 2004 - April 28, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
CAMBRIDGE, MA
Past

September 3, 2004 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
CAMBRIDGE, MA
Past

May 19, 2003 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 29, 2002 - May 22, 2003

LEERINK PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 39011
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 5, 2000 - February 12, 2002

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

September 22, 1998 - August 5, 2000

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 298
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 24, 1989 - August 28, 1998

PERSHING LLC

BD
CRD#: 7560
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

August 26, 1982 - March 23, 1989

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

June 7, 1976 - July 21, 1982

BUTTONWOOD SECURITIES CORPORATION OF MASSACHUSETTS

BD
CRD#: 7303
Past

April 29, 1975 - July 11, 1976

BROWNCO, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1326
Past

April 10, 1972 - April 25, 1975

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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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

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Alabama
(10/6/2022)
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Alaska
(10/6/2022)
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Arizona
(10/20/2022)
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Arkansas
(10/12/2022)
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California
(10/6/2022)
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Colorado
(10/6/2022)
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Connecticut
(10/6/2022)
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Delaware
(10/17/2022)
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District of Columbia
(10/12/2022)
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Florida
(10/6/2022)
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Georgia
(10/7/2022)
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Hawaii
(10/12/2022)
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Idaho
(10/5/2022)
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Illinois
(10/21/2022)
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Indiana
(10/6/2022)
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Iowa
(10/6/2022)
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Kansas
(10/7/2022)
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Kentucky
(10/6/2022)
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Louisiana
(10/6/2022)
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Maine
(10/5/2022)
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Maryland
(10/6/2022)
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Massachusetts
(10/5/2022)
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Michigan
(10/10/2022)
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Minnesota
(10/6/2022)
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Mississippi
(10/7/2022)
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Missouri
(10/6/2022)
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Montana
(10/5/2022)
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Nebraska
(10/5/2022)
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Nevada
(10/18/2022)
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New Hampshire
(10/12/2022)
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New Jersey
(10/6/2022)
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New Mexico
(10/6/2022)
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New York
(10/16/2022)
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North Carolina
(10/10/2022)
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North Dakota
(10/11/2022)
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Ohio
(10/6/2022)
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Oklahoma
(10/6/2022)
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Oregon
(10/7/2022)
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Pennsylvania
(10/6/2022)
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Puerto Rico
(10/14/2022)
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Rhode Island
(10/12/2022)
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South Carolina
(10/10/2022)
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South Dakota
(10/19/2022)
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Tennessee
(10/6/2022)
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Texas
(10/5/2022)
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Utah
(10/6/2022)
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Vermont
(10/6/2022)
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Virgin Islands
(10/11/2022)
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Virginia
(10/13/2022)
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Washington
(10/6/2022)
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West Virginia
(10/6/2022)
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Wisconsin
(10/6/2022)
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Wyoming
(10/10/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/30/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 1/2/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 000
Date: 4/5/1972
General Securities Principal Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 4/5/1972
Registered Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
New York Stock Exchange

Current Firm


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FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC | FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC | FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 7784 / SEC#: , 8-23292

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
900 Salem Street, Smithfield, RI 02917
Mailing Address
Two Destiny Way Mail Zone: Wg3d, Westlake, TX 76262
Phone number
(617) 563-7000
Established
Delaware since 06/08/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FIDELITY GLOBAL BROKERAGE GROUP, INC.MEMBER
BRANDNER, CLINT RYANCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER7209362
CENATIEMPO, PHILIP JHEAD OF STRATEGY, PLANNING & ADVICE4809405
DYER, JANET MARIECO - CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3186352
MAHNA, ROHITHEAD OF CLIENT GROWTH4078386
MASCIALINO, ROBERT RAYMONDPRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR2078086
MCLAUGHLIN, KEVIN MICHAELCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5392417
MERKEN, GAIL RACHELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5546717
PETERSON, PAUL DAVIDHEAD OF INVESTMENT ADVISOR GROUP2387115
STURDY, CHARLES HANCOCKSECRETARY AND GENERAL COUNSEL

Disclosures


Regulatory Event23
Arbitration124

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Company Information


FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784Merrimack, NH 03054

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