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Thomas Bell Childs

CFP®
MOORS & CABOT
BOSTON, MA
·CRD# 6225246·13 years experience

Professional Summary

Thomas Bell Childs, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MOORS & CABOT, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts. Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Thomas has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2015

Years of Experience

13 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

MOORS & CABOT, INC.·CRD# 594
RIA
BD
One Federal Street 19th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
May 18, 2026 - Present
MOORS & CABOT, INC.·CRD# 594
RIA
BD
One Federal Street 19th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
May 18, 2026 - Present
CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC·CRD# 10358
BD
Charlestown, MA
December 15, 2022 - May 20, 2026
THE PATRIOT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 172470
RIA
Charlestown, MA
September 23, 2019 - May 28, 2026
SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 110518
RIA
Charlestown, MA
November 25, 2013 - February 3, 2022
SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.·CRD# 10205
BD
Charlestown, MA
September 13, 2013 - December 15, 2022

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Current Firm

MOORS & CABOT, INC.
MOORS & CABOT, INC.

MOORS & CABOT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MOORS & CABOT, INC. | MOORS & CABOT, INC

CRD#: 594 / SEC#: 801-48726, 8-23060
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/30/1995 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

One Federal Street 19th Floor, Boston, MA 02110

Mailing Address

One Federal Street 19th Floor, Boston, MA 02110

Phone Number

(617) 426-0500

Established

Massachusetts since 07/05/1978

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

June

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

121

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 36 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 36 US states and territories.

Documents

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

Part 2 Brochures

MOORS & CABOT ADV (9/30/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
EIGHTEEN NINETY PARTNERS, LLCSHAREHOLDER—
BRAUN, MICHAEL CHARLESEVP/COO/DIRECTOR2005370
CUETARA, JOSEPH PHILIPSVP FIXED INCOME/MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL58308
GARRETT, MARK DAVIDDIRECTOR/CO-CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE5563014
HILDRETH, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHEREVP/CFO/FINOP/PRESIDENT/CEO/DIRECTOR2386839
KELLIHER, KATHERINE ROSESVP & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4146307

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

5,596

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,034,068,345

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

31

Arbitration

4

Bond

2

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025Cover PageReport
01/23/2025Cover PageReport
12/04/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1.CHARLESTOWN YOUTH HOCKEY, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, PO BOX 712, CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LIAISON BETWEEN CHARLESTOWN YOUTH HOCKEY AND THE VALLEY LEAGUE, 5H/WEEK, SINCE 10/2022 2.DANA FARBER PRO BONO, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, ADDRESS SAME AS REGISTERED BRANCH, VOLUNTEER TIME TO HELP CANCER PATIENTS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL COUNSELING, 1H/WEEK, SINCE 05/2021

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MOORS & CABOT, INC.
MOORS & CABOT, INC.

MOORS & CABOT FINANCIAL ADVISORS | MOORS & CABOT, INC. | MOORS & CABOT, INC

CRD#: 594 / SEC#: 801-48726, 8-23060
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/30/1995 Approved)
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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
California
(5/18/2026)
RR
Colorado
(5/18/2026)
IAR
Colorado
(5/18/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(5/18/2026)
RR
District of Columbia
(5/18/2026)
RR
Florida
(5/18/2026)
RR
Maine
(5/18/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(5/18/2026)
RR
New Hampshire
(5/18/2026)
RR
New York
(5/18/2026)
RR
Oregon
(5/18/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(5/18/2026)
RR
Virginia
(6/1/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2013About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 2013About the Series 7 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations
NYSE American LLC
SRO Registrations
NYSE Arca, Inc.
SRO Registrations
Nasdaq Stock Market
SRO Registrations
New York Stock Exchange
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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