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Michael S. Murphy

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CRD#: 1315103
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Sean Murphy was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Michael had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
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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

January 1, 2017 - January 31, 2022

MSM FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 284781
Phoenix, AZ
Past

December 11, 2014 - July 21, 2016

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 877
GLENDALE, AZ
Past

November 25, 2014 - July 21, 2016

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
GLENDALE, AZ
Past

July 17, 2014 - December 31, 2014

MSM FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 170126
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

October 22, 2009 - November 28, 2012

FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16507
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

September 25, 2009 - November 28, 2012

FFEC WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 16507
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

October 20, 2008 - October 8, 2009

WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 877
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 22, 2003 - November 14, 2008

PEACOCK, HISLOP, STALEY & GIVEN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 21477
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

May 19, 1999 - December 9, 2002

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, 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: 5/14/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/8/1999
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/27/1999
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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MSM FINANCIAL LLC
MSM FINANCIAL LLC | MURPHY, MICHAEL S

CRD#: 284781 / SEC#:

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Contact information


Main Address
Phoenix, AZ
Mailing Address
Phone number
(602) 369-2862
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 150,000

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Company Information


MSM FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 284781

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