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Michael Ford

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CRD#: 1294892
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Professional summary


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Michael Ford, who also goes by Alexander O, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Michael had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 22 and Series 39 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Alexander O

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

August 28, 1993 - January 20, 1994

MERIDIAN, DUNHILL & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15294
Past

January 1, 1992 - October 4, 2017

O WORLD CORP

RIA
CRD#: 142009
CLEARWATER, FL
Past

February 20, 1985 - January 15, 1992

O WORLD CORP.

BD
CRD#: 15500

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MD
MERIDIAN, DUNHILL & CO., INC.
DIRECT INVESTMENTS, INC. | RED BUD FINANCIAL | MERIDIAN, DUNHILL & CO., INC. | MERIDIAN ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 15294 / SEC#: , 8-31954

BD
Cancelled by SEC on 10/26/1995
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Contact information


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Phone number
Established
Florida since 10/07/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
# of Employees

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Company Information


MERIDIAN, DUNHILL & CO., INC.

CRD#: 15294

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