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Richard P. Benoit

BOLTON SECURITIES
MIAMI, FL 33131
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CRD#: 5131917
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Professional summary


Richard Paul Benoit is a registered financial advisor currently at BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Miami, Florida and BOLTON GLOBAL CAPITAL located in Falmouth, Maine.

Richard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Richard has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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) Investment Advisor Representative of Bolton Global Asset Management, doing business as DOW Wealth Management, LLC and acting as V.P. of Finance & Corporate Development. Does not act as Investment Advisor . 2) EVP of Corporate Development for Dow Software, LLC, entity established for developing and selling computer software. Duties include implementing user-side system layout and is not investment related. Conducted at branch location. Began role August of 2013. Spends approximately 10 hours per month outside of business hours. Dow Software, LLC operates from 8205 Nature's Way, Unit 219, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. 3) Trustee of Dow Software, LLC' 401K plan. Began 11/15/2021 and spend 1-2 hours per month during business hours. Does not advise or manage investments. Rick acts in this role from Branch location in Maine. 4) Owner and Manager of Red Barn Saloon, a live music venue. This trade marked entity also operates an online store and provides live music services. Began 09/15/2025. Not investment related. Not conducted from Branch location. 2-hours spent per month outside business hours.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 2, 2011 - Present

BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 1441 Brickell Avenue Suite 1700, Miami, FL 33131Office #2: 358 U.s. Route One, Falmouth, ME 04105
RIA
BD
CRD#: 129376
MIAMI, FL
Current

December 5, 2011 - Present

BOLTON GLOBAL CAPITAL

Office #1: 358 U. S. Route One, Falmouth, ME 04105
BD
CRD#: 15650
Falmouth, ME
Past

April 27, 2006 - March 13, 2008

USI SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43793
MANCHESTER, NH

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".
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)

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

IAR
Maine
(11/2/2011)
RR
Maine
(12/5/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/5/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory 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)


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FINRA licenses (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

BGAM FORM ADV PART 2A AND APPENDIX MARCH 2024 (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BOLTON FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.SHAREHOLDER
PRESKENIS, STEVEN CHRISTOPHERPRESIDENT4410822
CATALDO, JOHN GENNAROCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER5707721
MAHLE, DAPHNE JANECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4367277
TARPEY, STEVEN RCFO AND FINOP6640625

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts6,977
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,004,872,405

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Civil Event1

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Company Information


BOLTON SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 129376Miami, FL 33131

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