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Daniel M. Makin

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CRD#: 4367894
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Daniel Malcolm Makin, CFP®, CIMA® was a registered financial professional .

Daniel is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Daniel had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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: Professional Planning Group Address: 9 Granite St, Westerly, RI, 02891-2207, United States Activity Type: Support Company - Non Owner Position/Title: Associate/Employee Investment Related: No Start Date: 12/03/2000 Hours per month devoted to this business: 81+ Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 41+ Description of duties: trading client service reviews (2) Name of Business: Wood River Health Services Address: 823 Main Street, Hope Valley, RI, 02832, United States Activity Type: Nonprofit Position/Title: Board Member, Finance/Investment Committee Member, Executive Member, Committee Member Investment Related: Yes Start Date: 03/25/2010 Hours per month devoted to this business: 2-10 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0-1 Description of duties: I am a member of the Board of Directors, the finance committee and the executive committee. I do not do any fund raising and simply assist with the oversight of the facility to ensure that it continues to stay in business and work towards the mission of health care for anyone that needs it.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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®

Experience


Past

February 25, 2005 - October 2, 2025

PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 108868
WESTERLY, RI
Past

July 29, 2003 - March 1, 2005

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
WESTERLY, RI
Past

March 21, 2001 - September 30, 2025

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

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CRD#: 6694
WESTERLY, RI

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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PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP
NEW ENGLAND PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP INC | PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP | NEW ENGLAND PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP INC.

CRD#: 108868 / SEC#: 801-15330

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/18/1980 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/18/2003
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP
NEW ENGLAND PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP INC | PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP | NEW ENGLAND PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP INC.

CRD#: 108868 / SEC#: 801-15330

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/18/1980 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9 Granite Street, Westerly, RI 02891
Mailing Address
Phone number
(401) 596-2800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
19

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

10 16 2025 PPG FORM ADV PART 2A FINAL (10/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,354
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,166,383,072

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Company Information


PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP

CRD#: 108868

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