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Carl Michael Begin

Carl M. Begin

BRISTOL WEALTH GROUP | Financial Advisor
ATTLEBORO, MA 02703
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CRD#: 3048768
Carl Michael Begin

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.

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What are your service offerings?
Tax Planning
Business Succession Planning
Insurance Planning
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Education Planning
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Investment Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
What is your minimum asset requirement?
100K
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 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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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®
CFP®

Start date: 2001

Experience


Current

July 3, 2024 - Present

BRISTOL WEALTH GROUP

Office #1: 150 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703
RIA
CRD#: 330145
ATTLEBORO, MA
Past

June 28, 2018 - June 28, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
Taunton, MA
Past

May 9, 2018 - June 28, 2024

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
TAUNTON, MA
Past

April 30, 2008 - September 7, 2011

BEGIN FINANCIAL CONSULTING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 146924
LINCOLN, RI
Past

June 1, 2005 - July 19, 2006

STRATEGICPOINT INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 124636
PROVIDENCE, RI
Past

November 23, 1998 - February 5, 1999

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

June 25, 1998 - December 1, 1998

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA

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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BRISTOL WEALTH GROUP
BRISTOL WEALTH GROUP | RFG - BRISTOL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 330145 / SEC#: 801-130278

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Massachusetts
(7/3/2024)
IAR
Texas
(10/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/18/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BW
BRISTOL WEALTH GROUP
BRISTOL WEALTH GROUP | RFG - BRISTOL WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 330145 / SEC#: 801-130278

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/16/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
35 Broadway 2nd Floor, Taunton, MA 02780
Mailing Address
Phone number
(508) 822-0122
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

03 25 2025 BWG FORM ADV PART 2A AND 2B FINAL (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,920
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 876,498,739

Red Flags


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Company Information


BRISTOL WEALTH GROUP

Financial AdvisorCRD#: 330145Attleboro, MA 02703

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