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Michael D. Silver

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CRD#: 1272723
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Professional summary


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Michael David Silver was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE 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.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 22, 2022 - May 13, 2024

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
MEMPHIS, TN
Past

July 1, 2015 - May 13, 2024

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
BURIEN, WA
Past

August 1, 2005 - July 22, 2013

B. RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 115927
SEATTLE, WA
Past

September 4, 1998 - July 22, 2022

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 10, 1995 - September 1, 1998

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

March 30, 1995 - July 12, 1995

KEY INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 15873
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

March 4, 1992 - June 15, 1994

U.S. BANCORP SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17439
PORTLAND, OR
Past

February 3, 1988 - October 15, 1990

THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK

BD
CRD#: 2873
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 3, 1988 - March 18, 1992

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 12, 1987 - November 20, 1987

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
Past

October 1, 1984 - April 23, 1987

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
Past

May 30, 1984 - October 1, 1984

SHULMAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14755

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/20/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
B RILEY WEALTH | WUNTRADE | WUNDERLICH SECURITIES, INC. | WUNDERLICH SECURITIES | WUNDERLICH | FUNDAMENTAL CAPITAL MARKETS | FUNDAMENTAL BROKERS INTER-DEALER | FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL SERVICES WEALTH MANAGEMENT (FFS) | DOMINICK & DOMINICK | CAPITAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA | B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | B. RILEY WEALTH | B RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | B RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | B RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 2543 / SEC#: 801-67275, 8-31206

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


Main Address
40 South Main Suite 1800, Memphis, TN 38103
Mailing Address
40 South Main Suite 1600, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone number
(901) 251-1330
Established
Tennessee since 01/10/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
250

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BRWM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE 03/2022 (3/31/2022)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS, INC.DIRECT OWNER
BONNEMA, STEPHEN JOSEPHCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER2229865
MULLEN, MICHAEL ANTHONYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1428116
ORTEGA, DANIELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3095215
SWAIN, MARY ANN NELLCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6484916
ZANONE, PHILIP RICHARD JRCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2135221

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,621
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,118,839,755

Disclosures


Regulatory Event18
Arbitration4
Bond1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/28/2022
Cover Page

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Company Information


B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 2543

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