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Michael Bingham Ballard

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Birmingham, AL
·CRD# 1014024·44 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Bingham Ballard, who also goes by Mike Ballard, is a registered financial advisor currently at AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Birmingham, Alabama. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Mike Ballard

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Years of Experience

44 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCCurrent·CRD# 282580
RIA
1. 1 Perimeter Park S Ste 318n, Birmingham, AL 352432. 600 Boulevard South Sw Ste 302, Huntsville, AL 35802
October 21, 2016 - Present

Past

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLCPast·CRD# 23224
BD
Birmingham, AL
December 20, 2016 - February 13, 2017
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLCPast·CRD# 23224
RIA
Birmingham, AL
December 21, 2016 - January 4, 2017
GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.Past·CRD# 132070
RIA
Birmingham, AL
May 22, 2013 - October 21, 2016
G.F. INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 132939
BD
Birmingham, AL
May 22, 2013 - October 21, 2016
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 15708
RIA
Birmingham, AL
November 14, 2000 - May 22, 2013
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 15708
BD
Birmingham, AL
May 21, 1986 - May 22, 2013
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 468
BD
April 13, 1982 - June 12, 1986

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Current Firm

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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/17/2016 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

2950 Sw Mcclure Road Suite B, Topeka, KS 66614

Phone Number

(866) 363-9595

# of Employees

630

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

282,995

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$49,837,385,888

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Other business activities

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1. DBA AND INSURANCE: ALLIANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC.; INVESTMENT RELATED; 1 PERIMETER PARK SOUTH, SUITE 318-NORTH, BIRMINGHAM AL 35243; INSURANCE PLANNING; OWNER/PLANNER; STARTED 09/26/2002; 50 HRS/WK; 25 TRADING HRS/WK; MEETING WITH PROSPECTS, CLIENT REVIEWS SALES PRESENTATIONS, SEMINARS, RADIO, AND MARKETING. 2. AMERICAN FINANCIAL EDUCATION ALLIANCE; INVESTMENT RELATED; 8514 MCALPINE PARK DRIVE #280, CHARLOTTE, NC 28211; FINANCIAL EDUCATION CLASSES; CLASSROOM INSTRUCTOR; START DATE 2/2018; 8 HOURS PER MONTH, 0 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING

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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".
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AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 282580 / SEC#: 801-107319
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/17/2016 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.
IAR
Alabama
(10/21/2016)
IAR
Texas
(10/21/2016)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Dec 1999About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 1985About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Feb 2017About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1986About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1982About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jul 1986About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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