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Michael J. Francis

FRANCIS LLC
Brookfield, WI 53045
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CRD#: 1310170
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Professional summary


Michael John Francis is a registered financial advisor currently at FRANCIS LLC located in Brookfield, Wisconsin.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 25, 2015 - Present

FRANCIS LLC

Office #1: 19435 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI 53045
RIA
CRD#: 130687
Brookfield, WI
Past

July 31, 1993 - March 26, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 21, 1984 - July 31, 1993

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
FL
FRANCIS LLC
FRANCIS INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC | FRANCIS LLC | FRANCIS INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

CRD#: 130687 / SEC#: 801-62841

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2004 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Wisconsin
(11/25/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/7/1992
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 12/19/1984
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FL
FRANCIS LLC
FRANCIS INVESTMENT COUNSEL LLC | FRANCIS LLC | FRANCIS INVESTMENT COUNSEL, LLC

CRD#: 130687 / SEC#: 801-62841

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2004 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
19435 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI 53045
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 232-6457
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
27

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FRANCIS LLC ADV PART 2A&B (3/31/2025)

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Company Information


FRANCIS LLC

CRD#: 130687Brookfield, WI 53045

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