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Franklin Christophers
BOLTON SECURITIES
MIAMI, FL 33131
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CRD#: 4291614
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Professional summary
Franklin Christophers is a registered financial advisor currently at BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Miami, Florida and BOLTON GLOBAL CAPITAL located in Miami, Florida.
Franklin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Franklin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) Investment Advisor Representative of Bolton Global Asset Management, doing business as GEA Capital, or Brightstone Capital. Acting as Managing Director for GEA Capital, Managing Partner for Brightstone Capital. Providing fee-based asset management services. Investment related. Conducted from branch location. Activity began upon association with current firm. This represents registered representative's full-time job, hours per month will vary considerably. Brightstone Capital established July, 2017. 2) Referring offshore captive insurance companies to Integrity Insurance Underwriting and Management Services, SCC for risk management, insurance and/or reinsurance services. Not investment related. Company located at Altman Annex, Derricks, St. James BB24008, Barbados. Activity began 11/02/2017. Spends 1 hour per month during trading hours and 2 hours per month outside of trading hours. Makes referrals from branch location. 3) Licensed to sell fixed insurance products. Conducted under personal name and from branch location. Not investment related. Spends less than 1 hour per month on activity. Utilizes Robert A. Brandon Inc. to write products through. Contact number is 305-444-7401 and located in Coral Gables, FL. 4) Provides referrals to Premium Finance Group, LLC, an insurance agency located in Coral Gables, FL, for fixed insurance products. Contact number is 305-441-1410. Not investment related and conducted from branch location. Spends approximately 5 hours per month on this activity, potentially during trading hours. Referral arrangement began December 2016. 5) Provides referrals to Gaudencio Castro, an insurance agent located in Coral Gables, for fixed insurance products. Contact number is 305-447-2349. Not investment related and conducted from branch location. Spends approximately 5 hours per month on this activity, potentially during trading hours. Referral arrangement began February 2015. 6) Owns rental real estate property in Bonita Springs, Florida. Not investment related and not conducted from Branch location. Spends less than 1 hour per month on activity. 7) Co-owner and Managing Director of Brightstone Capital, LLC, entity created for operating securities and investment advisory services referred by Rainmaker Group. Investment related and conducted from branch office location. Spends approximately 40 hours (one third of business hours) on management duties and providing investment services for this entity. Established 07/2017.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 3, 2013 - Present
BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION
Office #1: 1441 Brickell Avenue Suite 1700, Miami, FL 33131RIA
BD
CRD#: 129376
MIAMI, FL
Current
March 21, 2013 - Present
BOLTON GLOBAL CAPITAL
Office #1: 1441 Brickell Avenue Suite 1750, Miami, FL 33131BD
CRD#: 15650
Miami, FL
Past
January 10, 2014 - May 12, 2017
BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 129376
MIAMI, FL
Past
August 8, 2007 - February 14, 2013
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
RIA
CRD#: 7059
MIAMI, FL
Past
August 6, 2007 - February 14, 2013
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
MIAMI, FL
Past
June 20, 2002 - July 10, 2007
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
PLANTATION, FL
Past
June 12, 2002 - July 10, 2007
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
PLANTATION, FL
Past
May 1, 2001 - May 23, 2002
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 29, 2001 - May 1, 2001
JPMSI
BD
CRD#: 15733
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 6, 2001 - March 26, 2001
J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 18718
NEW YORK, NY
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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BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION
BOLTON GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | NEWERA WEALTH ADVISORS | DELTA GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION | BOLTON SECURITIES CORP
CRD#: 129376 / SEC#: 801-66962, 8-68187
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/9/2006 Approved)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2006 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/17/2006 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Delaware(1/31/2018)
RR
Florida(3/21/2013)
IAR
Florida(6/3/2013)
RR
New Jersey(4/9/2013)
RR
New Mexico(12/13/2023)
RR
New York(4/9/2013)
RR
Oregon(12/13/2023)
RR
Puerto Rico(3/7/2017)
RR
South Dakota(1/31/2018)
RR
Texas(4/9/2013)
RR
Vermont(5/4/2023)
RR
Virgin Islands(12/13/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
BS
BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION
BOLTON GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | NEWERA WEALTH ADVISORS | DELTA GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT | BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION | BOLTON SECURITIES CORP
CRD#: 129376 / SEC#: 801-66962, 8-68187
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/9/2006 Approved)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/14/2006 Terminated)Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/17/2006 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
579 Main Street, Bolton, MA 01740
Mailing Address
579 Main Street, Bolton, MA 01740
Phone number
(978) 779-6947
Established
Delaware since 07/30/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
154
SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 6,977 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 7,004,872,405 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 1 |
| Civil Event | 1 |
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Company Information
BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION
CRD#: 129376Miami, FL 33131TRUST BUT VERIFY
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