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Austin C. Germain

PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Naples, FL 34108-7512
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CRD#: 7025815
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Professional summary


Austin Charles Germain, who also goes by Austin C Germain, Austin Charles Germain, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT located in Naples, Florida and CARNES CAPITAL CORPORATION located in Naples, Florida.

Austin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Austin has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 6TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Austin C Germain | Austin Charles Germain

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

March 15, 2023 - Present

PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 8889 Pelican Bay Blvd. Suite 500, Naples, FL 34108-7512
RIA
CRD#: 169172
Naples, FL
Current

March 13, 2023 - Present

CARNES CAPITAL CORPORATION

Office #1: 8889 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Suite 500, Naples, FL 34108-7512
BD
CRD#: 16187
Naples, FL
Past

March 28, 2022 - March 9, 2023

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

April 19, 2021 - March 20, 2023

ASCENDANT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 174260
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

March 31, 2021 - January 31, 2022

NORTHERN LIGHTS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126159
ELKHORN, NE
Past

April 8, 2019 - January 25, 2021

EQUITY INVESTMENT CORP

RIA
CRD#: 283930
ATLANTA, GA
Past

March 8, 2019 - January 22, 2021

FORESIDE FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 31334
ATLANTA, GA

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".
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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
HARMONIC HEDGED PARTNERS | THE ENTREPRENEURIAL VALUE FUND, L.P. | THE COLLIER FUND, LTD. | PRIVATE CAPITAL WEALTH | PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PCM | HARMONIC INVESTORS LLC OPPORTUNITY PARTNERS FUND | HARMONIC INVESTORS LLC NAVIGATOR FUND | HARMONIC INVESTORS LLC HEDGED PARTNERS FUND | HARMONIC INVESTORS LLC FUND I | HARMONIC INVESTORS LLC EXPLORER FUND | HARMONIC INVESTORS LLC EQUITY INCOME PLUS | HARMONIC INVESTORS LLC

CRD#: 169172 / SEC#: 801-78615

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2013 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.
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

RR
Alabama
(3/13/2023)
RR
Alaska
(3/13/2023)
RR
Arizona
(3/13/2023)
RR
Arkansas
(3/13/2023)
RR
California
(3/13/2023)
RR
Colorado
(3/13/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(3/13/2023)
RR
Delaware
(3/13/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/13/2023)
RR
Florida
(3/13/2023)
IAR
Florida
(3/30/2023)
RR
Georgia
(3/13/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(3/13/2023)
RR
Idaho
(4/17/2023)
RR
Illinois
(3/13/2023)
RR
Indiana
(3/13/2023)
RR
Iowa
(3/13/2023)
RR
Kansas
(3/13/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(3/13/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(3/13/2023)
RR
Maine
(3/13/2023)
RR
Maryland
(3/13/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/13/2023)
RR
Michigan
(3/13/2023)
RR
Minnesota
(3/13/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(3/13/2023)
RR
Missouri
(3/13/2023)
RR
Nebraska
(3/13/2023)
RR
Nevada
(3/13/2023)
RR
New Hampshire
(3/13/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(3/13/2023)
RR
New Mexico
(3/13/2023)
RR
New York
(3/13/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(3/13/2023)
RR
Ohio
(3/15/2023)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/13/2023)
RR
Oregon
(3/13/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(3/13/2023)
RR
Puerto Rico
(5/16/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(3/13/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(3/13/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(3/13/2023)
RR
Texas
(3/13/2023)
IAR
Texas
(3/15/2023)
RR
Utah
(3/13/2023)
RR
Vermont
(3/13/2023)
RR
Virginia
(3/13/2023)
RR
Washington
(3/13/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(3/13/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 4/18/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 3/8/2019
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
HARMONIC HEDGED PARTNERS | THE ENTREPRENEURIAL VALUE FUND, L.P. | THE COLLIER FUND, LTD. | PRIVATE CAPITAL WEALTH | PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PCM | HARMONIC INVESTORS LLC OPPORTUNITY PARTNERS FUND | HARMONIC INVESTORS LLC NAVIGATOR FUND | HARMONIC INVESTORS LLC HEDGED PARTNERS FUND | HARMONIC INVESTORS LLC FUND I | HARMONIC INVESTORS LLC EXPLORER FUND | HARMONIC INVESTORS LLC EQUITY INCOME PLUS | HARMONIC INVESTORS LLC

CRD#: 169172 / SEC#: 801-78615

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8889 Pelican Bay Blvd. Suite 500, Naples, FL 34108-7512
Mailing Address
Phone number
(239) 254-2500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (37 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PCM FORM ADV PART 2A (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts420
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,346,803,883

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Company Information


PRIVATE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 169172Naples, FL 34108-7512

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