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Ron Franklin Linton

Investment Adviser Representative at Level FOUR Advisory Services

Clayton, NCCRD #4667461Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
23 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Ron Franklin Linton is an investment adviser representative with Level FOUR Advisory Services in Clayton, NC, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2003 and have been registered with 4 firms, including LPL Financial LLC and Fifth Third Securities, Inc. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in North Carolina.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
North Carolina
Broker:
5 states and territories

Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Virginia

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 10/31/2003
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 9/2/2003
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 5/19/2006

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Level FOUR Advisory ServicesCurrent
12/8/2025 – Clayton, NC
LPL Financial LLC
6/26/2013 – 12/11/2025Cary, NC
Fifth Third Securities, Inc.
7/18/2011 – 6/28/2013Raleigh, NC
AXA Advisors, LLC
3/12/2004 – 7/13/2011Raleigh, NC

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. LPL Financial LLC
    Jun 2013 – Dec 2025Charlotte, NC
  2. THE Fidelity BANK
    Jun 2013 – Dec 2025Cary, NC
  3. Level FOUR Advisory Services, LLC
    Dec 2025 – no end date reportedDallas, TX
  4. Level FOUR Financial, LLC
    Dec 2025 – no end date reportedDallas, TX

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Level FOUR Advisory Services

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

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Other
Firm account minimum
$40,000 (waivable)

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

Fee-based financial planning, capital management (equity and fixed income SMA strategies, asset allocation, crypto, alternative investments), insurance and risk management (life, long-term care, Medicare, annuities), corporate retirement planning, estate planning, tax planning, investment management, business solutions (exit planning, employee retention, executive benefits, buy-sell consulting), and sports and entertainment financial services.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Fee-based Wealth ManagementFinancial PlanningCapital ManagementInsurance And Risk ManagementEstate PlanningTax PlanningRetirement PlanningBusiness SolutionsSports And EntertainmentIndependent AdvisorySMA Strategies+1 more

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
146
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Dallas, TX
SEC file number:
801-66368

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Form ADV data as of September 11, 2026

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