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Michael C. Barela

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR
Las Vegas, NV
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CRD#: 1140415
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Professional summary


Michael Christopher Barela, who also goes by Mike Barela, is a registered financial professional currently at VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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No

Aliases


Mike Barela

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 18, 2018 - Present

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
Las Vegas, NV
Past

May 2, 2011 - January 24, 2018

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
Denver, CO
Past

January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2009

CORDILLERA ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 112364
DENVER, CO
Past

January 26, 1990 - June 5, 1992

DAIN RAUSCHER INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7600
Past

January 23, 1990 - February 14, 1990

JJC SECURITIES CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3144
Past

October 17, 1988 - February 6, 1990

HANIFEN, IMHOFF SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10620
Past

September 1, 1988 - September 6, 1988

HANIFEN, IMHOFF SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 10620
Past

July 7, 1986 - October 17, 1988

HANIFEN, IMHOFF INC.

BD
CRD#: 2126
Past

June 22, 1983 - July 11, 1986

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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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

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Alabama
(4/19/2022)
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Alaska
(7/25/2022)
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Arizona
(4/20/2018)
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Arkansas
(8/3/2021)
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California
(4/18/2018)
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Colorado
(4/18/2018)
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Connecticut
(7/28/2022)
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Delaware
(7/28/2022)
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District of Columbia
(7/28/2022)
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Florida
(7/28/2022)
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Georgia
(7/28/2022)
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Hawaii
(4/18/2018)
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Idaho
(4/18/2018)
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Illinois
(7/28/2022)
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Indiana
(7/28/2022)
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Iowa
(4/19/2022)
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Kansas
(7/11/2018)
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Kentucky
(7/28/2022)
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Louisiana
(7/25/2022)
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Maine
(7/28/2022)
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Maryland
(7/28/2022)
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Massachusetts
(7/28/2022)
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Michigan
(7/28/2022)
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Minnesota
(7/28/2022)
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Mississippi
(4/19/2022)
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Missouri
(4/30/2020)
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Montana
(7/11/2018)
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Nebraska
(4/20/2018)
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Nevada
(4/18/2018)
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New Hampshire
(7/28/2022)
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New Jersey
(7/28/2022)
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New Mexico
(7/11/2018)
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New York
(7/28/2022)
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North Carolina
(7/28/2022)
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North Dakota
(7/28/2022)
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Ohio
(7/28/2022)
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Oklahoma
(4/30/2020)
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Oregon
(4/18/2018)
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Pennsylvania
(7/28/2022)
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Puerto Rico
(7/28/2022)
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Rhode Island
(7/28/2022)
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South Carolina
(7/28/2022)
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South Dakota
(4/20/2018)
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Tennessee
(7/28/2022)
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Texas
(4/30/2020)
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Utah
(4/18/2018)
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Vermont
(7/28/2022)
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Virgin Islands
(7/28/2022)
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Virginia
(7/28/2022)
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Washington
(4/18/2018)
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West Virginia
(7/28/2022)
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Wisconsin
(7/28/2022)
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Wyoming
(4/18/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 9/17/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VI
VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
ING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC. | VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC | PILGRIM SECURITIES, INC. | PILGRIM AMERICA SECURITIES, INC. | NEWCO DISTRIBUTORS CORPORATION | ING PILGRIM SECURITIES, INC. | ING INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC | ING FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 37886 / SEC#: , 8-48020

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


Main Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Mailing Address
One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095
Phone number
(860) 275-2110
Established
Delaware since 10/01/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VOYA FUNDS SERVICES, LLCSOLE SHAREHOLDER
EASTON, STEPHEN JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3150168
POTESTA, TIFFANI ANNECEO, PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR & HEAD OF INTERMEDIARY DISTRIBUTION4042592
WILLINGHAM, CATRINAFINANCIAL OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL7025979

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Company Information


VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 37886Las Vegas, NV

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