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Michael Ashker

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CRD#: 1296719
MA

Professional summary


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Michael Ashker was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

December 1, 2017 - December 2, 2019

BKS ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109065
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

January 17, 2014 - September 5, 2017

WEALTHCARE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111119
RICHMOND, VA
Past

August 1, 2000 - October 29, 2000

PACIFIC WEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6390
RENTON, WA
Past

November 17, 1995 - September 10, 1998

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7665
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 28, 1995 - November 13, 1995

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

April 14, 1993 - January 28, 1995

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 4, 1990 - April 6, 1993

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 5, 1989 - September 4, 1990

BATEMAN EICHLER, HILL RICHARDS, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 76
Past

October 15, 1984 - March 29, 1989

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

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: 5/1/2013
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 10/29/1984
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BA
BKS ADVISORS, LLC
BKS ADVISORS LLC | BRANDT KELLY & SIMMONS, L.L.C. | BKS ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 109065 / SEC#: 801-60022

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Contact information


Main Address
28411 Northwestern Hwy. Suite 760, Southfield, MI 48034
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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BKS ADVISORS, LLC (3/26/2019)

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Company Information


BKS ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 109065

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