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Michael A. Festa

HUNTINGTON SECURITIES
Boston, MA 02109
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CRD#: 1066769
MF

Professional summary

Michael Anthony Festa is a registered financial professional currently at HUNTINGTON SECURITIES, INC. located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Michael has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 5, 2026 - Present

HUNTINGTON SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 10 Post Office Square 6th And 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109
BD
CRD#: 2261
Boston, MA
Past

January 22, 2015 - January 14, 2026

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 463
Boston, MA
Past

May 10, 2010 - January 14, 2026

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
Boston, MA
Past

November 14, 2005 - May 5, 2010

KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 566
BOSTON, MA
Past

August 18, 1999 - November 2, 2005

LEGG MASON WOOD WALKER, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 6555
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

October 16, 1998 - July 8, 1999

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 2, 1998 - October 1, 1998

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 28, 1997 - March 2, 1998

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600
Past

October 2, 1996 - February 1, 1997

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

June 18, 1993 - October 3, 1996

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 30, 1986 - May 19, 1993

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

April 23, 1985 - November 10, 1986

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

September 24, 1982 - March 28, 1985

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(1/9/2026)
RR
Arizona
(1/5/2026)
RR
Arkansas
(1/5/2026)
RR
California
(1/5/2026)
RR
Colorado
(1/5/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(1/5/2026)
RR
Florida
(1/7/2026)
RR
Georgia
(1/6/2026)
RR
Illinois
(1/5/2026)
RR
Indiana
(1/21/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(1/15/2026)
RR
Louisiana
(1/6/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(1/6/2026)
RR
Michigan
(1/5/2026)
RR
Missouri
(1/5/2026)
RR
Montana
(1/8/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(1/5/2026)
RR
New Mexico
(1/6/2026)
RR
New York
(1/5/2026)
RR
North Carolina
(1/16/2026)
RR
Ohio
(1/5/2026)
RR
Oregon
(1/22/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/5/2026)
RR
Rhode Island
(1/5/2026)
RR
Tennessee
(1/9/2026)
RR
Texas
(1/5/2026)
RR
Utah
(1/7/2026)
RR
Virginia
(1/6/2026)
RR
West Virginia
(1/8/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/7/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/17/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/4/1982
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 11/13/1984
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 9/18/1982
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

HS
HUNTINGTON SECURITIES, INC.
HUNTINGTON CAPITAL MARKETS | HUTCHINSON, SHOCKEY, ERLEY & CO. | HUTCHINSON SHOCKEY ERLEY | HUNTINGTON SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 2261 / SEC#: , 8-5761

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
41 South High St, Columbus, OH 43287
Mailing Address
41 South High St, Columbus, OH 43287
Phone number
(312) 443-1560
Established
Delaware since 02/08/1957
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (30 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATEDDIRECT OWNER
BEEKMAN, TODD ANDREWDIRECTOR6291198
BORRELLI, MARK ROBERTGENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY6803711
COSTANZO, SAMANTHA ANNDIRECTOR4133695
DIBOWSKI, TERRAHEAD OF BROKERAGE OPERATIONS5468840
FITZSIMMONS, DAVID RAYMONDHEAD OF INSTITUTIONAL SALES & TRADING, DIRECTOR4245434
HERBERT, KATHERINE ELEANORCONTROLLER/FINOP6412263
HOHENSTEIN, THOMASCFO3123815
KLEINMAN, SCOTT DAVIDDIRECTOR2357636
MILCETICH, MATTHEW LOUISPRESIDENT6419334
SZWAGULAK, JOHN W IIICHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4033023
WALTHER, KATHLEENDIRECTOR7858303

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Company Information

HUNTINGTON SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 2261Boston, MA 02109

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