Michael L. Thomas

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CRD#: 1306798

Professional summary

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Michael Louis Thomas, CFP®, who also goes by Mike L Thomas, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Aliases

Mike L Thomas

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2005

Experience

Past

August 1, 2002 - May 5, 2025

CHOREO, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 111221

Cedar Rapids, IA

Past

July 30, 2002 - July 17, 2012

BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15014

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA

Past

January 17, 1986 - June 1, 2002

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

NEW YORK, NY

Past

January 16, 1986 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

CRD#: 4039

NEW YORK, NY

Past

October 29, 1984 - February 20, 1985

N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5361

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CHOREO, LLC

CHOREO, LLC | RSM US WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | RSM MCGLADREY, INC. | RSM MCGLADREY LLC | MCGLADREY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 111221 / SEC#: 801-57236

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/16/2011 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/3/2001

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/16/1984

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/28/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 9/17/1987

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 10/26/1984

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 7/12/1995

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

CHOREO, LLC

CHOREO, LLC | RSM US WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | RSM MCGLADREY, INC. | RSM MCGLADREY LLC | MCGLADREY WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 111221 / SEC#: 801-57236

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/16/2011 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

6735 Vistagreen Way Suite 110, Rockford, IL 61107

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 702-1680

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

218

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV 2A MARCH 25 2025 FINAL (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	25,137
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 18,232,358,701

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/24/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/12/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/20/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/30/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Michael L. Thomas

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

BIRCHTREE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

N.I.S. FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CHOREO, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/3/2001

Series 63

Date: 11/16/1984

Series 7

Date: 6/28/1999

Series 22

Date: 9/17/1987

Series 6

Date: 10/26/1984

Series 26

Date: 7/12/1995

Current Firm

CHOREO, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CHOREO, LLC

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