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Malcolm Alfred Makin

Malcolm Alfred Makin

CFP®
President, Founder·PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP
WESTERLY, RI
·CRD# 851143·48 years experience

Professional Summary

Malcolm Alfred Makin, CFP®, who also goes by Mal Makin, Malcolm A Makin, Malcolm A. Makin Jr., is a registered financial advisor currently at PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP located in Westerly, Rhode Island and RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Westerly, Rhode Island. Malcolm is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1978. Malcolm has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series...

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$250K–$500K

Account Minimum

1,000+

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning

Specializations

Equity Compensation

Biography

Mal founded Professional Planning Group, an independent registered investment advisory firm, in 1976. Through their relationship with Raymond James Financial Services which began in 1989, he and his team of professionals at PPG provide a diverse range of comprehensive wealth management services to individuals, families, businesses, foundations, endowments and “not for profit” charitable organizations. Mal is proud to have been a member of the Raymond James Chairman’s Council on twenty three separate occasions and every...

Other Aliases

Mal Makin, Malcolm A Makin, Malcolm A. Makin Jr.

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1981

Years of Experience

48 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP·CRD# 108868
RIA
1. 9 Granite Street, Westerly, RI 028912. Jupiter Inlet Colony, FL
June 7, 1990 - Present
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
9 Granite Street, Westerly, RI 02891
August 10, 1989 - Present
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP·CRD# 108868
RIA
Westerly, RI
June 7, 1990 - December 31, 2002
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 2580
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
June 29, 1989 - February 9, 1994
INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION·CRD# 6403
BD
June 16, 1982 - August 15, 1989
LEGEND CAPITAL CORPORATION·CRD# 4149
BD
April 17, 1978 - April 21, 1982

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Current Firm

PP
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP

NEW ENGLAND PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP INC | PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP | NEW ENGLAND PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP INC.

CRD#: 108868 / SEC#: 801-15330
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/18/1980 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

9 Granite Street, Westerly, RI 02891

Phone Number

(401) 596-2800

# of Employees

16

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 18 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

03 26 2026 PPG FORM ADV PART 2A FINAL (3/26/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,395

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,316,426,626

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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)Name of Business: Professional Planning Group Address: 9 Granite St, Westerly, RI, 02891-2207, United States Activity Type: Support Company - Owner Position/Title: Officer - CEO Investment Related: No Start Date: 05/01/2000 Hours per month devoted to this business: 81+ Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 41+ Description of duties: Client relationships and business operations

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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".
PP
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP

NEW ENGLAND PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP INC | PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP | NEW ENGLAND PROFESSIONAL PLANNING GROUP INC.

CRD#: 108868 / SEC#: 801-15330
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/18/1980 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 securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Alaska
(1/10/2014)
RR
Arizona
(10/20/1997)
RR
California
(9/4/1991)
RR
Colorado
(4/29/1992)
RR
Connecticut
(8/10/1989)
RR
Delaware
(3/17/2008)
RR
District of Columbia
(4/30/2008)
RR
Florida
(8/10/1989)
IAR
Florida
(12/26/2023)
RR
Georgia
(9/10/1999)
RR
Illinois
(12/2/2004)
RR
Indiana
(10/17/1997)
RR
Kentucky
(6/16/1998)
RR
Louisiana
(1/17/2017)
RR
Maine
(1/5/1993)
RR
Maryland
(4/6/1990)
RR
Massachusetts
(8/10/1989)
RR
Michigan
(9/9/1998)
RR
Minnesota
(9/22/2014)
RR
Mississippi
(6/2/2004)
RR
Missouri
(1/12/2009)
RR
Montana
(8/17/2016)
RR
Nevada
(11/24/2006)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/29/1992)
RR
New Jersey
(8/10/1989)
RR
New Mexico
(1/18/2011)
RR
New York
(8/10/1989)
RR
North Carolina
(3/15/1994)
RR
Ohio
(11/13/1997)
RR
Oregon
(11/1/2011)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/9/1993)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/10/1989)
IAR
Rhode Island
(1/1/1993)
RR
South Carolina
(3/3/1994)
RR
South Dakota
(9/17/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(9/14/2006)
RR
Texas
(8/30/2002)
IAR
Texas
(2/25/2005)
RR
Utah
(2/28/2007)
RR
Vermont
(2/8/1993)
RR
Virginia
(7/19/2001)
RR
Washington
(9/29/1992)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/23/2018)

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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1990About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1984About the Series 7 exam

Series 1 — Registered Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1978

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jan 1988About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Malcolm

  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning

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