Paul M. Lane
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP
Cranston, RI 02920
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CRD#: 5801847
Professional summary
Paul Michael Lane III, CFP®, who also goes by Paul M Lane, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC. located in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2012. Paul has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Paul M Lane
Other business activities
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(1) INSURANCE SALES: Mr. Lane is a licensed insurance agent/producer. Business is conducted at 144 Gould St, Ste 210, Needham MA 02494, United States. Start date: 02/2022. Prior to 06/01/2022: Investment Related. All types of insurance products have been sold inclusive of those that require securities registration. Effective 06/01/2022: Investment related. Sales of Insurance Products that do not require securities licensing only. Number of hours: ~5 hours per month. (2) THE FINANCIAL EXCHANGE: Mr. Lane is a Radio Host. As such, Mr. Lane is co-hosting the radio program "The Financial Exchange". Activity is conducted at 144 Gould St, Ste 210, Needham MA 02494, United States. Investment related: As a co-host of the financial show, Mr. Lane expresses his views and provides contemporaneous comments related to the general market, economic developments as well as certain educational information. Start date: 01/2021. Mr. Lane dedicates 8 hours a month to this activity. (3) PODCAST: "DUMB QUESTIONS FOR SMART MONEY" Mr. Lane is a Podcast Host. As such, Mr. Lane is co-hosting the podcast program "Dumb Questions for Smart Money". Activity is conducted at 144 Gould St, Ste 210, Needham MA 02494, United States. Investment related: As a co-host of the financial podcast, Mr. Lane expresses his views and provides contemporaneous comments related to the general market, economic developments as well as certain educational information. Start date: 01/2021. Mr. Lane dedicates 2 hours a month to this activity.
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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®
CFP®
Start date: 2020
Experience
Current
May 3, 2022 - Present
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC.
Office #1: 200 Midway Rd, Cranston, RI 02920Office #2: 144 Gould Street Suite 210, Needham, MA 02494RIA
CRD#: 318662
Cranston, RI
Past
June 4, 2019 - June 1, 2022
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110518
NEEDHAM, MA
Past
May 24, 2019 - June 1, 2022
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10205
NEEDHAM, MA
Past
February 19, 2016 - May 17, 2019
MORGAN STANLEY
RIA
CRD#: 149777
WELLESLEY, MA
Past
February 19, 2016 - May 17, 2019
MORGAN STANLEY
BD
CRD#: 149777
WELLESLEY, MA
Past
July 1, 2013 - February 22, 2016
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past
September 28, 2012 - February 22, 2016
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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AA
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC.
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC. | ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP LLC
CRD#: 318662 / SEC#: 801-123659
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2022 Approved)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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
Massachusetts(5/3/2022)
IAR
Rhode Island(5/25/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
AA
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC.
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC. | ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP LLC
CRD#: 318662 / SEC#: 801-123659
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
144 Gould Street Suite 210, Needham, MA 02494
Mailing Address
Phone number
(781) 433-0001
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
22
SEC notice filing (41 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,841 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,437,702,524 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/16/2024 | ||
| 05/30/2024 | ||
| 03/03/2023 |
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Company Information
ARMSTRONG ADVISORY GROUP INC.
CRD#: 318662Cranston, RI 02920TRUST BUT VERIFY
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