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Alex S. Paul

FARTHER
Birmingham, MI
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CRD#: 6435641
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Professional summary


Alex Seth Paul, who also goes by Alex Paul, is a registered financial advisor currently at FARTHER located in Birmingham, Michigan.

Alex is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Alex has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, Series 57TO, Series 79TO, Series 87, Series 22TO, Series 82TO, Series 7TO, Series 99TO, Series 16, SIE, Series 6, Series 51, Series 53, Series 10, Series 9, Series 4, Series 39, Series 14, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Alex Paul

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)GLP Property and Casualty. Investment-related. Address: 33335 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI 48336. Nature: Property and casualty insurance brokerage. Position: Licensed principal through GLP P&C. Start Date: 7/1/18. Hours devoted per week: 8. Duties: Maintain files as well as review and sign off on all business. serve as DRLP for Agency. Supervise P&C Insurance agents and maintain records for compliance. (2) CRANBROOK EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY (CEC)/CRANBROOK SCHOOLS BOARD OF GOVERNORS; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 39221 WOODWARD AVE, BLOOMFIELD HILLS MI; NATURE: NON-PROFIT, SERVICES AS ADVISORY BOARD TO CEC BOARD OF TRUSTEES; POSITION: MEMBER/BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND INVESTMENT/FINANCE & ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEES; START: 7/2022; APX. HOURS PER MONTH: 5, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES: These Boards and committees provide advice and counsel to the School's Faculty and to the Board of Trustees regarding Cranbrook's financial policies and practices. Membership on these committees are not fiduciary positions. (3) FINRA NEUTRAL ROSTER ARBITRATOR; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; NATURE: FINRA; POSITION: NON-PROFIT, NEUTRAL ROSTER ARBITRATOR; START: 6/2021; APX. HOURS PER MONTH: 2-3, DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES: SERVE ON ARBITRATION CASES. (4)BIRMINGHAM PLACE MASTER ASSOCIATION; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; BIRMINGHAM, MI; NATURE: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE; POSITION: PRESIDENT/CHAIR BOARD OF DIRECTORS; START: 7/2022; APX. HOURS PER MONTH: 5, NOT DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES: BOARD MEETINGS, SIGN CONTRACTS, MAINTAIN AND REVIEW FINANCIAL BOOKS AND RECORDS. (5) GLP & ASSOCIATES, INVESTMENT RELATED, 33335 GRAND RIVER AVE. FARMINGTON MI, NATURE: LIFE INSURANCE/ANNUITY SALES, POSITION: INSURANCE AGENT, START DATE: 06/2014 APX. HOURS PER MONTH: 5 HRS, DURING TRADING HOURS, DUTIES: LIFE INSURANCE AND FIXED/INDEX ANNUITY SALES AND SERVICING INSURANCE CLIENTS. (6) ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES, LLC. INVESTMENT RELATED. 33335 GRAND RIVER AVE. FARMINGTON MI. NATURE: INVESTMENT ADVISOR. POSITION: INVESTMENT ADVISOR/DIRECTOR OF THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT. START DATE: 08/2015. APX. HOURS PER MONTH: 120, 90 DURING TRADING HOURS. DUTIES: PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, MONITOR FIRM MODELS, DUE DILIGENCE ON PRODUCTS INCLUDING OUTSIDE ASSET MANAGERS, DET FIRM LEVEL CAPITAL MARKET EXPECTATIONS, SUPERVISION OF IAR ADVISORY ACTIVITIES, REVIEW OF CLIENT ACCOUNTS,

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 19, 2024 - Present

FARTHER

RIA
CRD#: 302050
Birmingham, MI
Past

August 20, 2015 - February 27, 2024

ASSET ALLOCATION STRATEGIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152339
FARMINGTON, MI
Past

January 27, 2015 - February 27, 2024

GLP INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25450
Farmington, MI

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".
FA
FARTHER
FARTHER | SIGNALPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | PLEASANT STREET WEALTH | ONESOURCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POWERED BY FARTHER | MASSO TORRENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | GUILD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FARTHER FINANCE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 302050 / SEC#: 801-116721

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2019 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Michigan
(11/19/2024)
IAR
Texas
(11/19/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/12/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 10/9/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 9/25/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 8/25/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 5/9/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 5/8/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 5/6/2023
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/12/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 16
Date: 4/27/2022
NYSE Supervisory Analyst Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 5/8/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


FA
FARTHER
FARTHER | SIGNALPOINT ASSET MANAGEMENT | PLEASANT STREET WEALTH | ONESOURCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT POWERED BY FARTHER | MASSO TORRENCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | GUILD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FARTHER FINANCE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 302050 / SEC#: 801-116721

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
345 California Street Suite 600, San Francisco, CA 94104
Mailing Address
Phone number
(628) 246-8004
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
275

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APPENDIX 1 (8/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts24,245
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 7,523,810,877

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Company Information


FARTHER

CRD#: 302050Birmingham, MI

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