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Thomas J. Lakatos

DAYBRIGHT SECURITIES
LAKELAND, FL 33803
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CRD#: 4420088
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Thomas Joseph LakatosDAYBRIGHT SECURITIES

Professional summary

Thomas Joseph Lakatos, who also goes by Tom Lakatos, is a registered financial professional currently at DAYBRIGHT SECURITIES, LLC located in Lakeland, Florida.

Thomas is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Thomas has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

Aliases

Tom Lakatos

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.
INSURANCE POSITION: Senior Vice President- lead, develop and train advisors while maintaining licenses. NATURE: Financial services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 4 START DATE: 12/23/2013 ADDRESS: 601 W Office Center Dr., Suite 300, Fort Washington PA 19034, United States DESCRIPTION: Sales and service of fixed life products

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Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
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Experience

Current

August 11, 2026 - Present

DAYBRIGHT SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 3003 S. Florida Ave. Suite 202, Lakeland, FL 33803
BD
CRD#: 293128
LAKELAND, FL
Past

July 28, 2014 - January 26, 2026

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
Fort Washington, PA
Past

January 7, 2014 - January 26, 2026

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
Fort Washington, PA
Past

January 1, 2014 - January 26, 2026

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
Fort Washington, PA
Past

March 8, 2012 - September 19, 2012

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
ORLANDO, FL
Past

November 10, 2010 - March 6, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
ORLANDO, FL
Past

November 3, 2010 - March 6, 2012

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
ORLANDO, FL
Past

September 16, 2010 - November 3, 2010

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

April 27, 2010 - September 13, 2010

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 31, 2010 - September 13, 2010

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

October 21, 2009 - March 22, 2010

COLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134509
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 30, 2001 - September 8, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 29, 2001 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 29, 2001 - September 8, 2009

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
SCOTTSDALE, AZ

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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RR
Florida
(8/13/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/12/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/9/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/14/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 8/15/2001
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 6/23/2007
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 3/24/2007
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 51
Date: 1/27/2006
Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 3/3/2005
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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DAYBRIGHT SECURITIES, LLC
DAYBRIGHT SECURITIES, LLC | MIDAMERICA SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 293128 / SEC#: , 8-70084

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
3003 S. Florida Ave. Suite 202, Lakeland, FL 33803
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 149, Lakeland, FL 33802
Phone number
(855) 279-9603
Established
Delaware since 11/06/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (20 States and Territories)

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
MIDAMERICA ADMINISTRATIVE & RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLCSOLE MEMBER & MANAGER
HANCOCK BROWN, MELANIE JOYCCO7276213
HOPKINS, THOMAS JOHNFINOP/PFO/POO1835087
MUNOZ, COURTNEY ELIZABETHPRESIDENT/CEO4557980

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Company Information

DAYBRIGHT SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 293128Lakeland, FL 33803

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