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Paul Francis Buckley

Investment Adviser Representative at USA Financial Securities LLC

Arlington, MACRD #3214962Dual-registered
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Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
26 yrs
Exams Passed
5

Professional summary

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Paul Francis Buckley is an investment adviser representative with USA Financial Securities LLC in Arlington, MA, where they have been registered since 2022. They have worked in the securities industry since 2000 and have been registered with 5 firms, including Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and Ameritas Advisory Services. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in 9 states.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island
Broker:
9 states and territories

Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island

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Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 4/2/2003
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 4/28/1999
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 3/8/2001
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 4/26/1999

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

USA Financial Securities LLCCurrent
12/5/2022 – Arlington, MA
Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC
11/10/2021 – 12/12/2022Arlington, MA
Ameritas Advisory Services
9/9/2005 – 11/10/2021Arlington, MA
Compass Capital Corporation
1/16/2004 – 12/31/2004Quincy, MA
Eastern Point Advisors Inc.
4/4/2003 – 12/9/2003Lexington, MA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Ameritas LIFE Insurance Corp
    Aug 2005 – Dec 2022Lincoln, NE
  2. Ameritas Investment Corp
    Aug 2005 – Dec 2022Lincoln, NE
  3. Financial Consulting Group
    Sep 2004 – Apr 2017Watertwon, MA
  4. Arlex Insurance, Inc.
    Dec 2010 – Mar 2024Arlington, MA
  5. Arlex Wealth Management
    Mar 2014 – Mar 2024Arlington, MA
  6. Star Market
    Jul 2018 – Oct 2020Boston, MA
  7. Star Market
    Nov 2021 – May 2025Boston, MA
  8. USA Financial Securities
    Dec 2022 – no end date reportedAda, MI
  9. Financial Resource Partners OF NEW England
    Mar 2024 – no end date reportedArlington, MA

Official records & sources

Data as of August 11, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About USA Financial Securities LLC

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Commissions
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

USA Financial offers coaching and consulting, incorporated compliance, transition assistance, marketing support, attentive operations, mergers/acquisition/succession, investments and asset management (including a TAMP introduced in 2016), financial planning, insurance and annuities, and integrated technology.

Financial PlanningInsuranceWealth Management
Firm areas of expertise
Independent Financial AdvisorsTAMPAsset ManagementFinancial PlanningInsurance And AnnuitiesComplianceCoaching And ConsultingMarketing SupportPractice ManagementMergers And AcquisitionsSuccession Planning+2 more

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthCorporations

Firm assets under management

$100M–$500M

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
131
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
25
Main office:
Ada, MI
Founded:
1988
SEC file number:
801-68276

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Form ADV data as of March 27, 2026

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