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Paul B. Means

MEANS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Bangor, ME 04401-3614
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CRD#: 330815
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Professional summary


Paul Banwell Means is a registered financial advisor currently at MEANS WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Bangor, Maine.

Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1971. Paul has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 1 and Series 00 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Chairman of Investment Committee for their 2 endowments; Present Board Member; Bangor Region YMCA; Location: 17 2nd St Bangor ME 04401 United States; Description of the business: A charitable organization that supports children, adults and families in their lifelong quest for physical, emotional and social wellness.; Responsibilities Duties: Run the Investment Committee Meeting and provide investment suggestions; cannot make sole decisions on my own; ; Start date with business: 2015-01-15; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 3; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 2; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 0. Club Member/Chairman of Investment Committee at Penobscot Associates, Inc.; Investment related: Yes; Location: 92 Main Trl Hampden ME 04444 United States; Description of the business: Investment Club started in 1957 that consists of 50 members; Responsibilities Duties: A participant in selecting investments for the club (Stock, ETF and mutual fund investments); Start date: 1977-06-01; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 3; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 2; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 0.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

July 8, 2010 - Present

MEANS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 802 Stillwater Ave., Bangor, ME 04401-3614
RIA
CRD#: 2748
Bangor, ME
Past

August 8, 2002 - July 20, 2005

MEANS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 2748
BANGOR, ME
Past

November 1, 1971 - February 5, 2019

MEANS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2748
BANGOR, ME

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".
MEANS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
MEANS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
MEANS INVESTMENT CO., INC. | MEANS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MEANS INVESTMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 2748 / SEC#: 801-80992, 8-27458

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/19/2015 Approved)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2015 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/26/2007 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/20/2005 Terminated)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 03/31/2019

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
Maine
(7/8/2010)
IAR
Texas
(5/15/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/8/2001
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/26/1971
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 11/30/1971
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


MEANS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
MEANS WEALTH MANAGEMENT
MEANS INVESTMENT CO., INC. | MEANS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MEANS INVESTMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 2748 / SEC#: 801-80992, 8-27458

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/19/2015 Approved)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2015 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/26/2007 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/20/2005 Terminated)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 03/31/2019
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Contact information


Main Address
802 Stillwater Ave., Bangor, ME 04401-3614
Mailing Address
Phone number
+1 (207) 947-6763
Established
Maine since 10/01/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees
22

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MEANS WEALTH MANAGEMENT 2A & 2B BROCHURE (11/12/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MEANS, ZACHARY PAULCEO5002275
MEANS, PAUL BANWELLPRESIDENT330815
DUDLEY, JOHN RUSSELLSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT4410559
WOODBURY, ERIC GEORGECCO4931203

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,302
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,306,705,211

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


MEANS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

MEANS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 2748Bangor, ME 04401-3614

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