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Michael J. Hovanic

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CRD#: 1058806
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Professional summary


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Michael Joseph Hovanic was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1982. Michael had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 6, 2013 - March 26, 2016

SMC ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 165389
OLMSTED FALLS, OH
Past

January 30, 2002 - June 17, 2002

PRIMEX

BD
CRD#: 29394
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 19, 2000 - November 7, 2001

ARGUS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7400
HALLANDALE, FL
Past

February 25, 1999 - June 17, 1999

LEGACY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 38697
PETALUMA, CA
Past

March 20, 1998 - February 24, 1999

SAN CLEMENTE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21895
SAN CLEMENTE, CA
Past

March 13, 1997 - December 31, 1997

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
APPLETON, WI
Past

June 20, 1995 - March 14, 1997

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

September 9, 1994 - June 28, 1995

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19924
Past

March 31, 1994 - June 20, 1995

NATIONAL CITY INVESTMENTS CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17365
Past

May 10, 1993 - April 5, 1994

WRP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7365
YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Past

January 30, 1990 - May 20, 1993

CARILLON INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14646
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

March 31, 1987 - December 26, 1989

WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15840
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

December 12, 1983 - April 3, 1987

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
Past

August 13, 1982 - November 17, 1983

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/1/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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SMC ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC
SMC ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 165389 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
1039-b Boardman-canfield Rd, Boardman, OH 44512
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Company Information


SMC ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC

CRD#: 165389

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