Garrett M. Alton

CERTUITY

Atlanta, GA 30307

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CRD#: 2393364

Professional summary

Garrett Mitchell Alton, who also goes by Garry Alton, is a registered financial advisor currently at CERTUITY, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Garrett is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Garrett has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Garry Alton

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

December 16, 2025 - Present

CERTUITY, LLC

Office #1: 905 Bernina Avenue Ne Suite D, Atlanta, GA 30307

RIA

CRD#: 129505

Atlanta, GA

Past

January 31, 2025 - October 20, 2025

PENNINGTON PARTNERS & CO., LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282688

BETHESDA, MD

Past

April 23, 2021 - June 9, 2021

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17358

ATLANATA, GA

Past

April 21, 2021 - June 9, 2021

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 17358

BALTIMORE, MD

Past

August 10, 2011 - February 6, 2012

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 231

ATLANTA, GA

Past

August 5, 2011 - February 6, 2012

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 231

ATLANTA, GA

Past

November 25, 2008 - December 14, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

ATLANTA, GA

Past

November 12, 2008 - December 14, 2009

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

ATLANTA, GA

Past

March 27, 2008 - October 15, 2008

GFO ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109278

ATLANTA, GA

Past

July 7, 2006 - April 9, 2008

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

RIA

CRD#: 2908

ATLANTA, GA

Past

June 30, 2006 - April 9, 2008

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

CRD#: 2908

ATLANTA, GA

Past

March 15, 2005 - July 27, 2006

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 130888

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Past

October 14, 2004 - July 5, 2006

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 791

ATLANTA, GA

Past

October 14, 2004 - July 5, 2006

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

CRD#: 791

ATLANTA, GA

Past

February 25, 2003 - October 26, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7556

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 23, 1999 - October 26, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

CRD#: 7556

PURCHASE, NY

Past

July 18, 1997 - August 30, 1999

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

CRD#: 1287

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 9, 1995 - July 28, 1997

THE ROBINSON-HUMPHREY COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 723

ATLANTA, GA

Past

September 29, 1993 - July 22, 1995

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8112

CHARLOTTE, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CERTUITY, LLC

CRD#: 129505 / SEC#: 801-62580

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2004 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Florida
(1/12/2026)

IAR

Georgia
(12/16/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/12/2003

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/29/1993

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 4/21/2021

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 4/15/2021

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/28/1995

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 9/27/1993

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 10

Date: 4/5/2000

General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 9

Date: 4/5/2000

General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Current Firm

CERTUITY, LLC

CRD#: 129505 / SEC#: 801-62580

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2004 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1295 Us Highway One Third Floor, North Palm Beach, FL 33408

Mailing Address

Phone number

(561) 693-3255

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CERTUITY FORM ADV PART 2A (3/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,889
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 3,100,032,026

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/12/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/04/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/22/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Garrett M. Alton

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Garrett Mitchell Alton's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PENNINGTON PARTNERS & CO., LLC

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

M&T SECURITIES, INC.

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

BNY MELLON SECURITIES CORPORATION

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

GFO ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

INTL ADVISORY CONSULTANTS INC.

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

STERNE, AGEE & LEACH, INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

J.C. BRADFORD & CO.

THE ROBINSON-HUMPHREY COMPANY, LLC

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CERTUITY, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/12/2003

Series 63

Date: 9/29/1993

Series 7TO

Date: 4/21/2021

SIE

Date: 4/15/2021

Series 7

Date: 7/28/1995

Series 6

Date: 9/27/1993

Series 10

Date: 4/5/2000

Series 9

Date: 4/5/2000

Current Firm

CERTUITY, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CERTUITY, LLC

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