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Carl Michael Begin

Carl Michael Begin

CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®

Financial Advisor·BRISTOL WEALTH GROUP

ATTLEBORO, MA

·CRD# 3048768·28 years experience

Professional Summary

Carl Michael Begin, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at BRISTOL WEALTH GROUP located in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Carl is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Carl has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$50K–$100K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

Tax Planning
Business Succession Planning
Insurance Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planning
Education Planning
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Benefits

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

Website

xxxxxxxxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®

Certified Financial PlannerSince 2001

ChFC®

Chartered Financial Consultant

CLU®

Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

28 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BRISTOL WEALTH GROUP·CRD# 330145

RIA

150 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703

July 3, 2024 - Present

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC·CRD# 149018

RIA

Taunton, MA

June 28, 2018 - June 28, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694

BD

Taunton, MA

May 9, 2018 - June 28, 2024

BEGIN FINANCIAL CONSULTING, INC.·CRD# 146924

RIA

Lincoln, RI

April 30, 2008 - September 7, 2011

STRATEGICPOINT INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 124636

RIA

Providence, RI

June 1, 2005 - July 19, 2006

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882

BD

Windsor, CT

November 23, 1998 - February 5, 1999

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP·CRD# 7325

BD

Boston, MA

June 25, 1998 - December 1, 1998

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Current Firm

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BRISTOL WEALTH GROUP

BRISTOL WEALTH GROUP | RFG - BRISTOL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 330145 / SEC#: 801-130278

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2024 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

35 Broadway 2nd Floor, Taunton, MA 02780

Phone Number

(508) 822-0122

# of Employees

10

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 12 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

10 08 2026 BWG FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL (10/8/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,073

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$985,583,020

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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 Business : Bristol Wealth Group Address: 35 Broadway Fl 2,Taunton, MA Nature of the Business: Other (Independent office affiliated with Raymond James. ) Position/Title: IOfficer - Vice President Investment Related: No Start Date: 05/01/2018 Hours per month devoted to this business: 81+ Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 81+ Description of duties: As Chief Investment Officer I advise clients and manage investment accounts. 2.Name of Business : Bristol County Savings Bank Address: Taunton, MA Nature of the Business: Bank/Credit Union Associate Position/Title: Bank/Credit Union Associate Investment Related:Yes Start Date: 04/01/2018 Hours per month devoted to this business: 0 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0 Description of duties: Bristol County Savings Bank is our FID partner.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BRISTOL WEALTH GROUP

BRISTOL WEALTH GROUP | RFG - BRISTOL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 330145 / SEC#: 801-130278

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/16/2024 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.

IAR

Massachusetts
(7/3/2024)

IAR

Texas
(10/23/2024)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2018About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1998About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2018About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1998About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Carl Michael Begin's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Carl

Tax Planning
Business Succession Planning
Insurance Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planning
Education Planning
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Benefits

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