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Michael H. Russo

ARGOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
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CRD#: 1209941
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Professional summary


Michael Howard Russo is a registered financial advisor currently at ARGOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in San Francisco, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 12, 2007 - Present

ARGOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 144481
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 30, 2007 - April 23, 2007

PRESIDIO CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108531
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 30, 2007 - April 23, 2007

PRESIDIO CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 116284
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

March 23, 2007 - April 23, 2007

PRESIDIO CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 116284
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

August 21, 2001 - January 28, 2003

CANACCORD GENUITY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 24790
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 1, 1997 - August 20, 2001

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 29, 1993 - October 1, 1997

MONTGOMERY SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 4357
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

December 21, 1983 - March 30, 1993

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

BD
CRD#: 816
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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ARGOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
ARGOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 144481 / SEC#: 801-68097

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2007 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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
California
(7/12/2007)
IAR
Colorado
(2/16/2018)
IAR
Connecticut
(2/20/2018)
IAR
Florida
(4/5/2018)
IAR
Illinois
(2/21/2018)
IAR
Texas
(2/16/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/5/2018
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ARGOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC
ARGOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 144481 / SEC#: 801-68097

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Park City, UT
Mailing Address
5930 South Land Park Drive #22459, Sacramento, CA 95822
Phone number
(707) 633-9063
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARGOS WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC - FORM ADV PART 2A 2024 V2 (3/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts235
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 897,177,631

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Company Information


ARGOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 144481San Francisco, CA

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