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Clinton Kilgore Fired After Allegedly Unsatisfactory Job Performance

Clinton Kilgore (CRD #:6092792), a former registered broker and investment advisor, was recently fired by Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, according to his  BrokerCheck record, accessed on October 31, 2021. 

Termination Details

On August 6, 2021, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated fired Clinton Kilgore after he allegedly failed to meet firm standards relating to business communications and prospecting new clients. FINRA Rule 2210 governs brokers’ communications with the public. According to Rule 2210, firm supervisors must approve each retail communication before its use. 

Clinton Kilgore Background Information

Clinton Kilgore has passed the following exams:

  • Series 65 – Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
  • Series 63 – Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
  • SIE – Securities Industry Essentials Examination
  • Series 7 – General Securities Representative Examination

He has worked with the following firms: 

  • Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (CRD#:7691)
  • March Capital (CRD#:24142)
  • Xnergy Financial (CRD#:144436)

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