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Gilles C. Cote

EXEMPLAR CAPITAL
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
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CRD#: 2445906
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Professional summary


Gilles Conrad Cote, who also goes by Giles Conrad Cote, Gilles Conrad Cote, Gilles Conrad Cote', is a registered financial professional currently at EXEMPLAR CAPITAL, LLC located in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina.

Gilles is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Gilles has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 79TO, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Giles Conrad Cote | Gilles Conrad Cote | Gilles Conrad Cote'

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

February 14, 2024 - Present

EXEMPLAR CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 11 Ewall Street Suites 163 & 164, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
BD
CRD#: 155786
Mt. Pleasant, SC
Past

February 14, 2022 - March 29, 2024

SEQUENCE FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 132915
FLORENCE, SC
Past

January 7, 2013 - December 31, 2016

SUMMIT FINANCIAL GROUP INC

RIA
CRD#: 109485
Mt Pleasant, SC
Past

January 2, 2013 - December 31, 2016

SUMMIT BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34643
Mt Pleasant, SC
Past

August 23, 2010 - January 2, 2013

FINANCIAL ADVISERS OF AMERICA, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 142170
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Past

August 20, 2010 - January 2, 2013

FINANCIAL ADVISERS OF AMERICA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 142170
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Past

May 24, 2010 - August 30, 2010

CAPE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146384
MCDONOUGH, GA
Past

September 24, 2009 - August 30, 2010

CAPE SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 7072
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Past

May 18, 2005 - September 25, 2009

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
MT PLEASANT, SC
Past

March 4, 2005 - September 25, 2009

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
MT PLEASANT, SC
Past

January 1, 2004 - April 1, 2005

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Past

January 1, 2004 - April 1, 2005

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

June 3, 2003 - January 1, 2004

IFG ADVISORY SERVICES INC

RIA
CRD#: 105316
MYRTLE BEACH, SC
Past

December 6, 2001 - January 2, 2004

IFG NETWORK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19948
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 25, 2000 - December 13, 2001

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

February 8, 1994 - April 24, 2000

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ST. PAUL, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
Arizona
(6/25/2024)
RR
California
(6/25/2024)
RR
Florida
(5/7/2024)
RR
Illinois
(7/9/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(2/15/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(2/15/2024)
RR
South Dakota
(4/4/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/9/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/18/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 5/2/2022
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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EXEMPLAR CAPITAL, LLC
EXEMPLAR CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 155786 / SEC#: , 8-68740

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


Main Address
265 Franklin Street Suite 1702, Boston, MA 02110
Mailing Address
265 Franklin Street Suite 1702, Boston, MA 02110
Phone number
(617) 542-7400
Established
Massachusetts since 05/27/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
EXEMPLAR COMPANIES, PBCPARENT CORPORATION
FELDMAN, RICHARD MARKFINOP2273453
LAVENDER, STACEY LYNNCCO4365033
MARSTON, ABRAHAM DAVIDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Company Information


EXEMPLAR CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 155786Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

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