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Bernard M. Balsam

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CRD#: 1270548
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Bernard Michael Balsam, who also goes by B Michael Balsam, B Balsam, Bernard M Balsam, Bernard Balsam, Mike Balsam, was a registered financial professional .

Bernard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Bernard had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


B Michael Balsam | B Balsam | Bernard M Balsam | Bernard Balsam | Mike Balsam

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.

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

December 2, 2009 - December 31, 2011

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

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CRD#: 13686
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 23, 2008 - November 5, 2009

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

April 29, 2005 - December 31, 2008

RESOURCE HORIZONS GROUP LLC

BD
CRD#: 104368
POMPANO BEACH, FL
Past

September 15, 2003 - April 22, 2005

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

May 30, 2003 - July 2, 2003

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 104065
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 3, 2003 - May 7, 2003

HIGH MARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42467
LAKELAND, FL
Past

September 4, 2002 - December 31, 2002

HIGH MARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42467
LAKELAND, FL
Past

September 29, 2001 - September 18, 2002

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

February 15, 2000 - October 2, 2001

BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15014
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 25, 1998 - January 11, 2000

QUESTAR CAPITAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

August 9, 1995 - June 30, 1998

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16337
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

November 28, 1994 - August 11, 1995

SUNPOINT SECURITIES, INC.

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CRD#: 25442
LONGVIEW, TX
Past

May 11, 1993 - September 1, 1995

BUTTONWOOD SECURITIES, INC.

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CRD#: 18420
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 6, 1993 - April 28, 1993

THE INVESTMENT CENTER, INC.

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CRD#: 17839
BEDMINSTER, NJ
Past

September 11, 1990 - April 29, 1991

SSI SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8275
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

December 16, 1989 - May 8, 1990

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

January 15, 1987 - December 16, 1989

LINSCO FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

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CRD#: 524
Past

July 1, 1986 - January 15, 1987

RADFORD CAPITAL CORPORATION

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CRD#: 10480
Past

May 30, 1985 - June 10, 1986

CARDELL & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7700
Past

July 30, 1984 - September 25, 1984

WADDELL & REED

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CRD#: 866
Past

June 13, 1984 - July 26, 1984

THE STUART-JAMES COMPANY, INCORPORATED

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CRD#: 11691

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/12/2000
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
1ST GLOBAL | HD VEST INVESTMENT SERVICES | HD VEST | H.D. VEST INVESTMENT SERVICES | H.D. VEST INVESTMENT SECURITIES, INC. | AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | AVANTAX

CRD#: 13686 / SEC#: , 8-29533

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Termination Requested by SEC on 09/26/2025
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Texas since 04/13/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AVANTAX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.SOLE SHAREHOLDER
BUCHHEISTER, JEFFREY ROBERTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4709900
BURKOTT, DANIEL PAULCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4710068
DOWELL, RODNEY CAMMERONPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT7376607
GOK, LISA ANNEGENERAL COUNSEL, SECRETARY5059738
HOLWEGER, KIMBERLEYPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER1572778
MACKAY, TODD CHRISTOPHERDIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT2799860
MIZUGUCHI, MAURACHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER5769181
NEARY, JOSEPH DANIELDIRECTOR AND VICE PRESIDENT2993505
WATTS, ANDREW DAVIDPRESIDENT4780880

Disclosures


Regulatory Event16
Arbitration4
Bond1

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Company Information


AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

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