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Thomas M Dowling

Thomas M. Dowling

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
Hilton Head, SC 29928
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CRD#: 2573963
Thomas M Dowling

Professional summary


Thomas M Dowling, CFP®, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS located in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Thomas has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) TKD MANAGEMENT.,1000 WILLIAM HILTON PKWY SUITE C5 HILTON HEAD, SC 29928,NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; ESTABLISHED FOR TAX PURPOSES, NO DUTIES, START DATE 1/1/04, 1 HOUR PER MONTH DEVOTED TO BUSINESS; 0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. 2) Alliance Global Partners of the Lowcountry, investment-related financial services, 1000 William Hilton Parkway, Suite C5, Hilton Head, SC 29928, Head of Wealth Management, full-time during trading hours. 3) Mark Up Equity Ventures, Inc., not investment-related, 19 Baynard Cove Road, Hilton Head, SC, accounting services, owner, President, established Jan 1, 2025, approximately 4 hours/mo, during securities trading hours, provide accounting services.

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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: 2015

Experience


Current

June 30, 2021 - Present

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

Office #1: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Suite C5, Hilton Head, SC 29928
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8361
Hilton Head, SC
Current

June 30, 2021 - Present

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

Office #1: 1000 William Hilton Pkwy Suite C5, Hilton Head, SC 29928
RIA
BD
CRD#: 8361
Hilton Head, SC
Past

June 27, 2017 - July 21, 2021

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 15007
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
Past

June 27, 2017 - July 21, 2021

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15007
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC
Past

March 15, 2017 - June 30, 2017

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
BLUFFTON, SC
Past

March 15, 2017 - June 30, 2017

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
BLUFFTON, SC
Past

March 24, 2010 - March 16, 2017

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 15007
Hilton Head Island, SC
Past

March 24, 2010 - March 16, 2017

AEGIS CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15007
Hilton Head Island, SC
Past

September 29, 2005 - March 29, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17609
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 12, 2005 - March 29, 2010

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 6, 1999 - April 13, 2005

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

October 19, 1995 - May 11, 1999

JOSEPHTHAL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3227
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 3, 1995 - November 10, 1995

A. R. BARON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 29285
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".
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | VAN PELT & COMPANY | THE A.I.D. GROUP | SHILLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SES GROUP | PINZKER & ASSOCIATES | NTS BEARING | LUNDBLADE FINANCIAL GROUP | LOWELL NEWMAN | KS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC | INTUIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EURO PACIFIC CAPITAL, INC. | EPC ADVISORS GROUP, A DIV. OF A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | EPC ADVISORS GROUP | BOATMAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PLLC | ALLIANCE GLOBAL PLANNING | AGP FINANCIAL DISTRICT | ABC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS CORP. | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL | A.G.P.

CRD#: 8361 / SEC#: 801-70276, 8-25132

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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.
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
Alabama
(6/30/2021)
RR
Arizona
(6/30/2021)
RR
California
(6/30/2021)
IAR
California
(9/5/2024)
RR
Colorado
(6/30/2021)
RR
Connecticut
(6/30/2021)
RR
Delaware
(6/30/2021)
RR
Florida
(6/30/2021)
IAR
Florida
(9/6/2024)
RR
Georgia
(6/30/2021)
RR
Illinois
(7/15/2021)
IAR
Illinois
(12/2/2024)
RR
Indiana
(6/20/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(6/20/2023)
RR
Maryland
(6/30/2021)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/30/2021)
RR
Michigan
(6/30/2021)
RR
Nebraska
(6/30/2021)
RR
Nevada
(6/30/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(6/30/2021)
IAR
New Jersey
(9/5/2024)
RR
New York
(6/30/2021)
IAR
New York
(9/5/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(7/22/2021)
RR
Ohio
(6/30/2021)
RR
Oregon
(6/30/2021)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/30/2021)
RR
South Carolina
(6/30/2021)
IAR
South Carolina
(6/30/2021)
RR
Texas
(6/30/2021)
IAR
Texas
(6/30/2021)
RR
Virginia
(6/30/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/11/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS
A.G.P / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | VAN PELT & COMPANY | THE A.I.D. GROUP | SHILLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SES GROUP | PINZKER & ASSOCIATES | NTS BEARING | LUNDBLADE FINANCIAL GROUP | LOWELL NEWMAN | KS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC | INTUIT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EURO PACIFIC CAPITAL, INC. | EPC ADVISORS GROUP, A DIV. OF A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | EPC ADVISORS GROUP | BOATMAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, PLLC | ALLIANCE GLOBAL PLANNING | AGP FINANCIAL DISTRICT | ABC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS, LLC | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS OF THE LOWCOUNTRY | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS CORP. | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS | A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL | A.G.P.

CRD#: 8361 / SEC#: 801-70276, 8-25132

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/15/2009 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
88 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880
Mailing Address
88 Post Road West 2nd Floor, Westport, CT 06880
Phone number
(203) 662-9700
Established
New York since 07/06/2022
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
320

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

A.G.P. PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/30/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ALLIANCE GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
GAMBARDELLA, RAFFAELECOO/CHIEF RISK OFFICER2448073
HIGGINS, THOMAS JOSEPHPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1477505
KLEIN, CRAIG ERINCFO, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3253836
LAURIELLO, ANTHONY JOSEPHMUNICIPAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL1086881
MICHALS, PHILLIP WILLIAMCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2414124
VENEZIA, JOHN JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER, RIA2737135

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,959
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,300,125,872

Disclosures


Regulatory Event15
Arbitration3

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Company Information


A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

A.G.P. / ALLIANCE GLOBAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 8361Hilton Head, SC 29928

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