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Michael J. Schuetz

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CRD#: 1202908
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Professional summary

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Michael James Schuetz was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 55, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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Experience

Past

February 9, 2012 - December 9, 2013

CHEEVERS & COMPANY, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31312
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 24, 2010 - February 9, 2012

LOOP CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 43098
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 29, 2005 - February 11, 2010

MAGNA

BD
CRD#: 30935
BARRINGTON, IL
Past

January 1, 1994 - August 4, 2005

DOMINARI SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18975
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 4, 1993 - November 26, 1993

DOMINARI SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18975
Past

May 4, 1992 - November 11, 1993

SLS SECURITIES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 13332
OCONOMOWOC, WI
Past

December 11, 1991 - August 4, 1992

MAROLDA, NADELL, REILLY & COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 21439
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 7, 1990 - June 10, 1991

MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2764
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 7, 1988 - July 18, 1990

PHOENIX CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 22909
Past

May 18, 1988 - September 9, 1988

OSCAR GRUSS & SON INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 2091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 7, 1986 - May 12, 1988

JEFFERIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 2347
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/29/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 3/21/2000
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 8/12/1986
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/19/1986
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

C&
CHEEVERS & COMPANY, LLC
CHEEVERS & CO | CHEEVERS AND COMPANY, INCORPORATED | CHEEVERS & COMPANY, LLC | CHEEVERS & COMPANY INC. | CHEEVERS & CO., INC.

CRD#: 31312 / SEC#: , 8-29716

BD
Terminated by SEC on 07/21/2017
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Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Illinois since 12/31/2016
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PENSERRA FINANCIAL VENTURES, LLCOWNER
MADRIGAL, GEORGECHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER3204950
PETERSON, RYAN L.CCO5640224
SCHMILINSKY, GEORGE AL JRFINOP2544599

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Company Information

CHEEVERS & COMPANY, LLC

CRD#: 31312

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