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Martin R. Shapiro
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS
Travelers Rest, SC
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CRD#: 727804
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Professional summary
Martin Robert Shapiro, who also goes by Marty Shapiro, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC. located in Travelers Rest, South Carolina and CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. located in Travelers Rest, South Carolina.
Martin is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Martin has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Marty Shapiro
Other business activities
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1.)MARTIN SHAPIRO; AGENT; INSURANCE; START DATE: 4/15/2008.
2.)CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS INC; IAR
4.)MAGIC BY MARTY; DIRECT OWNER; START DATE: 4/15/2008.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 29, 2013 - Present
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 109032
Travelers Rest, SC
Current
March 6, 2013 - Present
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 25427
TRAVELERS REST, SC
Past
May 30, 2008 - July 5, 2012
FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 32444
TRAVELERS REST, SC
Past
March 16, 2007 - July 27, 2012
FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 137888
TRAVELERS REST, SC
Past
January 10, 2007 - February 26, 2007
FFP ADVISORY SERVICES INC
RIA
CRD#: 110778
GREENVILLE, SC
Past
January 20, 1994 - May 30, 2008
FFP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16337
TRAVELERS REST, SC
Past
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1993
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 1763
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past
October 12, 1982 - December 9, 1991
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past
April 15, 1981 - January 4, 1982
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7110
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 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.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
Florida(4/8/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(7/30/2024)
RR
South Carolina(4/29/2013)
IAR
South Carolina(4/29/2013)
RR
Tennessee(4/29/2022)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
CF
CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CFD INVESTMENTS, INC. | CREATIVE FINANCIAL DESIGNS, INC.
CRD#: 109032 / SEC#: 801-60153
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Approved)California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/20/2001 Terminated)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2002 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/20/2002 Terminated)Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2001 Terminated)Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/19/2001 Terminated)North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2006 Terminated)Ohio
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Contact information
Main Address
2704 S Goyer Rd, Kokomo, IN 46902
Mailing Address
P.o. Box # 2244, Kokomo, IN 46904-2244
Phone number
(765) 453-9600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
150
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,029 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,478,773,967 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | ||
| 01/05/2024 | ||
| 01/10/2023 |
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