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Martha L. Grimshaw-killian

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CRD#: 2683822
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Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Martha Lynn Grimshaw-killian, who also goes by Martha Grimshaw, Martha Lynn Grimshaw-killian, Martha Lynn Grimshawkillian, Martha Lynn Killian, was a registered financial professional .

Martha is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1995. Martha had worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Martha Grimshaw | Martha Lynn Grimshaw-Killian | Martha Lynn Grimshawkillian | Martha Lynn Killian

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

September 15, 2023 - July 30, 2024

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 156480
Bradenton, FL
Past

November 23, 2020 - September 27, 2023

J. W. COLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 112294
Bradenton, FL
Past

November 2, 2020 - September 27, 2023

J.W. COLE FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124583
Bradenton, FL
Past

January 10, 2019 - July 23, 2020

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
Sarasota, FL
Past

January 9, 2019 - July 23, 2020

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
Sarasota, FL
Past

May 3, 2018 - January 4, 2019

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
Bradenton, FL
Past

April 23, 2018 - January 4, 2019

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
Bradenton, FL
Past

September 20, 2016 - March 7, 2018

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
Sarasota, FL
Past

September 16, 2016 - March 7, 2018

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
SARASOTA, FL
Past

August 29, 2016 - March 7, 2018

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
SARASOTA, FL
Past

September 9, 2011 - August 17, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
PITTSFORD, NY
Past

October 5, 2007 - September 12, 2011

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

March 9, 2002 - October 23, 2007

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
ROCHESTER, NY
Past

February 24, 2000 - March 9, 2002

TUCKER ANTHONY INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 837
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 15, 1999 - March 13, 2000

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

November 28, 1995 - July 3, 1997

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL

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".
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PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2011 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/14/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/9/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/27/1995
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS
C2P CAPITAL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | WEALTH LOGIC SOLUTIONS | UNITED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | THE SMITH GROUP TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | THE JL SMITH GROUP | THE CHAMBERLIN GROUP | PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480 / SEC#: 801-72187

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/22/2011 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
30400 Detroit Road Suite 201, Westlake, OH 44145
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 240-0064
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
202

SEC notice filing (42 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PCA PART 2A 2025 (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts14,823
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,684,966,200

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Company Information

PROSPERITY CAPITAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 156480

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