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Paul A. Coston

COSTON AND MCISAAC INVESTMENT ADVISERS
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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CRD#: 3132472
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Professional summary


Paul Arnold Coston JR, CFP®, who also goes by Paul Arnold Jr Coston, is a registered financial advisor currently at COSTON AND MCISAAC INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC located in Bar Harbor, Maine and COSTON, MCISAAC & SHEA FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Bar Harbor, Maine.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Paul has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Paul Arnold Jr Coston

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.
STRAWBERRY HILL INC--MOTEL--SHAREHOLER/TREASURER. PAUL IS 1/2 OWNER OF THE BUSINESS AND SPEND 2 HOURS MONTHLY. I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED WITH THE COMPANY SINCE 1969.I CONSULT WITH FAMILY MEMBERS OVER THE DIRECTION OF THE FAMILY ASSETS. MR. COSTON CURRENTLY PROVIDES SERVICES AS A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT FOR COSTON & MCISAAC, CPA'S, AN ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED IN BAR HARBOR, MAINE. MR.COSTON PROVIDES ACCOUNTING THROUGH C&M CPA'S WHERE IS IS A 50% OWNER. WHEN HIS ACCOUNTING CLIENTS ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING ASSETS MANAGED BY A LICENSED INVESTMENT ADVISER, MR. COSTON MAY REFER THE CLIENTS TO COSTON AND MCISAAC INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC OR TO ONE OF THE FIRMS WITH WHICH COSTON AND MCISAAC INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC HAS A REFERRAL RELATIONSHIP. MR. COSTON RECEIVES COMPENSATION THROUGH INVESTMENT ADVISORY REFERRALS TO THE UNAFFILIATED ADVISERS THROUGH COSTON AND MCISAAC INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC. MR. COSTON IS ALSO AN INVESTMENT ADVISER AND SERVES AS A SHAREHOLDER AND VICE PRESIDENT OF COSTON, MCISAAC, AND PARTNERS INC. ALL THREE ENTITIES ARE AFFILIATES WITH CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDERS IN COMMON. COSTON MCISAAC AND PARTNERS, INC IS LOCATED AT 38 RODICK STREET SUITE B, BAR HARBOR MAINE 04609 IN A SEPERATE LOCATION THAN THAT OF COSTON AND MCISAAC INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC ALL THREE ENTITIES ARE LOCATED IN THE SAME BUILDING BUT ON DIFFERENT FLOORS IN BAR HARBOR, MAINE AND SHARE SOME FACILITIES AND PERSONNEL. MR. COSTON DEVOTES FULL TIME TO ALL THREE ENTITIES, ALLOCATING TIME AMONG THE ENTITIES AS THE NEEDS OF EACH BUSINESS REQUIRE.

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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: 2002

Experience


Current

September 27, 2002 - Present

COSTON AND MCISAAC INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

Office #1: 38 Rodick Street , Suite B, Bar Harbor, ME 04609Office #2: 38 Rodick Street-suite A, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
RIA
CRD#: 109730
Bar Harbor, ME
Current

August 21, 2015 - Present

COSTON, MCISAAC & SHEA FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 38 Rodick Street-suite B, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1806
RIA
CRD#: 194515
BAR HARBOR, ME
Past

July 30, 1999 - December 20, 1999

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX

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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COSTON, MCISAAC & SHEA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
COSTON, MCISAAC & SHEA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | COSTON, MCISAAC, AND PARTNERS INC.

CRD#: 194515 / SEC#: 801-96330

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2015 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
Maine
(9/27/2002)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
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Series 63
Date: 12/30/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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COSTON, MCISAAC & SHEA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
COSTON, MCISAAC & SHEA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | COSTON, MCISAAC, AND PARTNERS INC.

CRD#: 194515 / SEC#: 801-96330

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/26/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
38 Rodick Street-suite B, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-1806
Mailing Address
Phone number
(207) 288-4747
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

JUNE 18, 2025 BROCHURE (6/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,513
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 405,676,340

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Company Information


COSTON, MCISAAC & SHEA FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 194515Bar Harbor, ME 04609

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