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Ronald J. Briggs
CAITLIN JOHN
Brighton, MI 48116
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CRD#: 6799815
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Professional summary
Ronald John Briggs III, who also goes by Ronald John Briggs III, is a registered financial advisor currently at CAITLIN JOHN, LLC located in Brighton, Michigan and A SMARTER WAY TO INVEST, INC. located in Brighton, Michigan.
Ronald is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Ronald has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Ronald John Briggs Iii
Other business activities
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Ronald J. Briggs III is an employee of the Entry Point Advisor Network. This business is not investment-related. The main office address is 1024 E. Grand River STE B, Brighton, MI 48116. This business is a one-stop service provider for insurance agents and investment advisors to which access is provided to products, tools, and support in insurance and financial services for supporting their business needs. Ronald is the Director of Business Development. He started in this most recent position in September 2024. He devotes approximately 120hrs per month, all during securities trading hours, to this business.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 19, 2021 - Present
CAITLIN JOHN, LLC
Office #1: 1024 E. Grand River Ave Suite B, Brighton, MI 48116RIA
CRD#: 154494
Brighton, MI
Current
March 1, 2024 - Present
A SMARTER WAY TO INVEST, INC.
Office #1: 1024 E. Grand River Ave Suite B, Brighton, MI 48116RIA
CRD#: 166170
Brighton, MI
Past
August 16, 2019 - January 14, 2021
JACKSON NATIONAL LIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 40178
FRANKLIN, TN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CJ
CAITLIN JOHN, LLC
A SMARTER WAY TO INVEST, INC | STOCK SENIOR SERVICES | SIMPLY RIA, INC | SCOTT KARL ECONOMIC AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PRIVATE FINANCIAL COUNSEL, LLC. | PRIVATE FINANCIAL COUNSEL | PFC | OUTRIDER WEALTH AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | OLIVIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MSM ELITE MARKETING, INC | MONEY STRATEGIES OF MICHIGAN, INC | MONEY STRATEGIES OF MICHIGAN | KIS FINANCIAL, LLC | KIS FINANCIAL | KINGSBURY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | INVESTWISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | IMAGINE ADVISORS, LLC | FORMULA FOLIOS PRESTIGE, LLC | DAVY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLLEGE PLANNING FRESNO | CJ INSTITUTIONAL | CJ | CAITLIN JOHN, LLC | CAITLIN JOHN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAITLIN JOHN | BRIGGS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | BRIGGS FINANCIAL GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS | BRIDGEWISE FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | BRIDGEWISE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BFG WEALTH ADVISORS | BFG | BASTION WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ASPEN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALIGNMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
CRD#: 154494 / SEC#: 801-110731
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2017 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/29/2017 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2017 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)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(7/19/2021)
IAR
Pennsylvania(6/23/2022)
IAR
Texas(6/23/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 8/16/2019
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
CJ
CAITLIN JOHN, LLC
A SMARTER WAY TO INVEST, INC | STOCK SENIOR SERVICES | SIMPLY RIA, INC | SCOTT KARL ECONOMIC AND INSURANCE SERVICES | PRIVATE FINANCIAL COUNSEL, LLC. | PRIVATE FINANCIAL COUNSEL | PFC | OUTRIDER WEALTH AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | OLIVIA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MSM ELITE MARKETING, INC | MONEY STRATEGIES OF MICHIGAN, INC | MONEY STRATEGIES OF MICHIGAN | KIS FINANCIAL, LLC | KIS FINANCIAL | KINGSBURY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | INVESTWISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | IMAGINE ADVISORS, LLC | FORMULA FOLIOS PRESTIGE, LLC | DAVY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COLLEGE PLANNING FRESNO | CJ INSTITUTIONAL | CJ | CAITLIN JOHN, LLC | CAITLIN JOHN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CAITLIN JOHN | BRIGGS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | BRIGGS FINANCIAL GROUP WEALTH ADVISORS | BRIDGEWISE FINANCIAL PARTNERS LLC | BRIDGEWISE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | BFG WEALTH ADVISORS | BFG | BASTION WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | ASPEN PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALIGNMENT FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC
CRD#: 154494 / SEC#: 801-110731
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/1/2017 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/2017 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/29/2017 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/1/2017 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/6/2017 Terminated)Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/5/2017 Terminated)Wisconsin
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Contact information
Main Address
1024 E. Grand River Ave Suite B, Brighton, MI 48116
Mailing Address
Phone number
(810) 355-1325
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
24
SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 1,005 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 183,421,272 |
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