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Michael C. Wells

THE BETTER 401(K) SOURCE
Plano, TX 75093
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CRD#: 1069031
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Professional summary


Michael Carl Wells, who also goes by Mike Carl Wells, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE BETTER 401(K) SOURCE located in Plano, Texas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Carl Wells

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 26, 2017 - Present

THE BETTER 401(K) SOURCE

Office #1: 1800 Preston Park Blvd., Suite 260, Plano, TX 75093
RIA
CRD#: 285809
Plano, TX
Past

January 2, 2015 - November 19, 2015

INDEX FUND ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 109143
PLANO, TX
Past

January 25, 2005 - January 19, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
LEWISVILLE, TX
Past

January 25, 2005 - January 19, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
CHICAGO, IL
Past

December 1, 1999 - January 15, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
IRVING, TX
Past

November 15, 1999 - January 15, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 15, 1991 - December 24, 1992

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

July 21, 1986 - July 13, 1987

ROTAN MOSLE INC.

BD
CRD#: 727
Past

October 20, 1982 - July 25, 1986

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(6/26/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/26/2014
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/30/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


TB
THE BETTER 401(K) SOURCE
EMPIRICAL MODELING & ANALYTICS, INC. | THE BETTER 401(K) SOURCE

CRD#: 285809 / SEC#:

Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2017 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1800 Preston Park Blvd., Suite 260, Plano, TX 75093
Mailing Address
Phone number
(469) 429-1290
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

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Company Information


THE BETTER 401(K) SOURCE

CRD#: 285809Plano, TX 75093

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