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Douglas J. Eaton

EATON FINANCIAL GROUP
CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33076
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CRD#: 2780814
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Professional summary


Douglas Jay Eaton, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at EATON FINANCIAL GROUP located in Coral Springs, Florida.

Douglas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Douglas has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 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.NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS EATON FINANCIAL HOLDINGS COMPANY/EATON FINANCIAL GROUP; CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065; FINANCIAL INSTITUTION; PRESIDENT; INVESTMENT RELATED; YES START DATE: 09/26/2017; NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH; 180; 120 DURING Trading hours; COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORY. 2.NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: Insurance Consultation (Life, Long term care and disability) Nature of Business : INVESTMENT- RELATED: Yes; Financial Institution; ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: Coral Springs, FL 33065; YOUR POSITION OR TITLE: Principal; Investment related: YES NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH; 10; 10 DURING Trading hours; 3.NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: Insurance Private Business START DATE:3/1/1996; 4.NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: Parkland Chamber of Commerce; INVESTMENT- RELATED: No; Financial Institution; NO ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: Parkland, FL33076; YOUR POSITION OR TITLE: President; NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: Charitable Private Business START DATE:01/01/2022; 5.NAME OF THE OTHER BUSINESS:RUN4BEIGEL; INVESTMENT- RELATED: No; Financial Institution; NO ADDRESS OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: Parkland, FL33076; YOUR POSITION OR TITLE: Race Director; NATURE OF THE OTHER BUSINESS: Charitable Private Business START DATE: 02/01/2020 6. President; 401k Simplified; Is the business investment related: Yes; Location of the business: 3111 N. University Drive Coral Springs FL 33065 USA; Description of the business: This is an enitity that markets and educates employees related to small business retirement plans.; Responsibilities Duties: Provide education for employees and employers on small business retirement plans; Start date with business: 2024-03-01; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 5; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 5; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 1; 7. Douglas Eaton is a Co-Founder at 401k Simplified; investment related: Yes; 3111 N. University Drive Coral Springs FL 33065; Start date: April 11, 2024; Description: Specialize in tailored 401K plans for small businesses, independent professionals; Responsibilities Duties: Day-to-day operations, business development; 10 Hours per month during trading hours; 10 Hours per month outside trading hours; 1% of yearly compensation to the business. Contact person: Douglas Eaton; Website address for the organization: www.401ksimplified.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

November 29, 2021 - Present

EATON FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 11555 Heron Bay Boulevard Suite 200, Coral Springs, FL 33076
RIA
CRD#: 316323
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Past

October 15, 2019 - October 23, 2023

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
Coral Springs, FL
Past

September 24, 2019 - December 16, 2021

SCHORN WEALTH

RIA
CRD#: 304104
ENGLEWOOD, FL
Past

November 27, 2012 - September 30, 2019

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Past

November 26, 2012 - September 30, 2019

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
CORAL SPRINGS, FL
Past

May 5, 2004 - November 27, 2012

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 29604
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 21, 2004 - November 27, 2012

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 29604
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 1, 2002 - April 28, 2004

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 20, 1998 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 20, 1998 - April 28, 2004

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 14, 1997 - November 12, 1998

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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EATON FINANCIAL GROUP
401K SIMPLIFIED | ROYAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | PALM WEALTH PARTNERS | EATON FINANCIAL HOLDINGS COMPANY, LLC | EATON FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 316323 / SEC#: 801-122301

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2021 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
(11/29/2021)
IAR
Texas
(4/28/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/28/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 12/16/2000
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


EF
EATON FINANCIAL GROUP
401K SIMPLIFIED | ROYAL CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | PALM WEALTH PARTNERS | EATON FINANCIAL HOLDINGS COMPANY, LLC | EATON FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 316323 / SEC#: 801-122301

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
11555 Heron Bay Boulevard Suite 200, Coral Springs, FL 33076
Mailing Address
Phone number
(954) 575-9323
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EATON FINANCIAL GROUP ADV BROCHURE (4/2/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,283
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 389,074,886

Red Flags


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Company Information


EATON FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 316323Coral Springs, FL 33076

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