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Michael L. Dayton

THE DAYTON COMPANY
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
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CRD#: 4637757
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Professional summary

Michael L Dayton is a registered financial advisor currently at THE DAYTON COMPANY INC located in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 17, 2018 - Present

THE DAYTON COMPANY INC

Office #1: 5727 Baker Way Nw Suite 101, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
RIA
CRD#: 297471
Gig Harbor, WA
Past

May 21, 2013 - December 19, 2017

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
Gig Harbor, WA
Past

May 1, 2013 - December 19, 2017

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
Gig Harbor, WA
Past

October 11, 2011 - May 1, 2013

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3866
UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA
Past

October 11, 2011 - May 1, 2013

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3866
UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA
Past

January 12, 2005 - October 19, 2011

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
LAKEWOOD, WA
Past

July 30, 2003 - October 19, 2011

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
LAKEWOOD, WA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR
Washington
(8/17/2018)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/21/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 12/19/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/29/2003
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

TD
THE DAYTON COMPANY INC
THE DAYTON COMPANY INC

CRD#: 297471 / SEC#:

Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/17/2018 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
5727 Baker Way Nw Suite 101, Gig Harbor, WA 98332
Mailing Address
Phone number
(253) 582-8302
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

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Company Information

THE DAYTON COMPANY INC

CRD#: 297471Gig Harbor, WA 98332

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