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John P. Michaels

CEA ATLANTIC ADVISORS
Tampa, FL 33602
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CRD#: 1194614
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Professional summary


John Patrick Michaels JR, who also goes by John Patrick Michaels, Rick Michaels, is a registered financial professional currently at CEA ATLANTIC ADVISORS, LLC located in Tampa, Florida.

John is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. John has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Patrick Michaels | Rick Michaels

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 22, 2003 - Present

CEA ATLANTIC ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 101 E. Kennedy Blvd. Suite 3300, Tampa, FL 33602Office #2: 101 East Kennedy Boulevard; Suite 3300, Tampa, FL 33602
BD
CRD#: 127146
Tampa, FL
Past

October 4, 2001 - February 8, 2007

ATLANTIC AMERICAN CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 111760
TAMPA, FL
Past

September 26, 1997 - May 2, 2001

MONTGOMERY & CO., LLC

BD
CRD#: 42300
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

October 8, 1987 - October 19, 1999

CEA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19808
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 20, 1983 - February 19, 2003

COMMUNICATIONS EQUITY ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13382
TAMPA, FL

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
District of Columbia
(2/5/2020)
RR
Florida
(9/23/2003)
RR
Maryland
(10/8/2019)
RR
New York
(10/8/2019)
RR
Virginia
(10/10/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/26/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 11/8/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CA
CEA ATLANTIC ADVISORS, LLC
CEA ATLANTIC ADVISORS, LLC | CEA MEDIA GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 127146 / SEC#: , 8-65962

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


Main Address
101 East Kennedy Boulevard; Suite 3300, Tampa, FL 33602
Mailing Address
101 East Kennedy Boulevard; Suite 3300, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone number
(813) 226-8844
Established
Delaware since 09/03/2002
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (12 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CEA GROUP, LLCMANAGING MEMBER
GORDON, BRAD ALEXANDERFINOP1194544
JUNG, MING GWONGDESIGNATED PRINCIPAL/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2886486
MICHAELS, JOHN PATRICK JRCHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT1194614

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Company Information


CEA ATLANTIC ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 127146Tampa, FL 33602

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