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Michael James Benedict Mr.

CALTON & ASSOCIATES
TAMPA, FL
·CRD# 4081007·27 years registered

Professional Summary

Michael James Benedict MR. is a registered financial advisor currently at CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC. located in Tampa, Florida. Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Years of Experience

27 years registered in the securities industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.Current·CRD# 20999
RIA
BD
1. 2701 N Rocky Point Drive Suite 1000, Tampa, FL 336072. 13700 58th St N Ste 203, Clearwater, FL 33760
September 30, 2024 - Present

Past

MUTUAL TRUST COMPANY OF AMERICA SECURITIESPast·CRD# 8494
BD
Clearwater, FL
December 7, 1999 - October 25, 2024

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Current Firm

C&
CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CALTON | IEP FINANCIAL | CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 20999 / SEC#: 801-70036, 8-38635
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2009 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/20/2009 Terminated)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/23/2009 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2009 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2009 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2009 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2009 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2009 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

2701 N Rocky Point Drive Suite 1000, Tampa, FL 33607

Mailing Address

2701 N Rocky Point Drive Suite 1000, Tampa, FL 33607

Phone Number

(813) 264-0440

Established

Florida since 09/17/1987

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

September

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

373

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (12/26/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
CICCATI, RANDALL LEESHAREHOLDER1569353
CICCATI, RANDALL LEECEO / DIRECTOR1569353
SINGH, RAMESHWARDIRECTOR / SECRETARY /PRESIDENT OF ADVISORY SERVICES4660047
SINGH, RAMESHWARSHAREHOLDER4660047
CICCATI, JILL MARIESHAREHOLDER—
THE LOUIS CICCATI AND ADELINE CARMELA CICCATI REVOCABLE TRUSTSHAREHOLDER, LOUIS CICCATI AND ADELINE CARMELA CICCATI, TTEE—
CALTON, DEREK JAYVICE PRESIDENT - DIRECTOR1192608
CALTON, DWAYNE KENTPRESIDENT - DIRECTOR—
CALTON, DWAYNE KENTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP501638
CICCATI, ADELINE CARMELATRUSTEE OF THE LOUIS CICCATI AND ADELINE CARMELA CICCATI REVOCABLE TRUST—
CICCATI, AUSTIN LOUISSHAREHOLDER6351650
CICCATI, CARLY MARIESHAREHOLDER6351667
RAHMOUNI IDRISSI, SAADCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4071743

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

6,969

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,576,517,756

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

14

Arbitration

6

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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".
C&
CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CALTON | IEP FINANCIAL | CALTON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 20999 / SEC#: 801-70036, 8-38635
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2009 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2009 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/20/2009 Terminated)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/23/2009 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2009 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/7/2009 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/17/2009 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/14/2009 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/9/2009 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2009 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/9/2009 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Colorado
(9/30/2024)
RR
Florida
(9/30/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

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

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2010About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 6 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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