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Michael H. Willis
MESIROW FINANCIAL
Chicago, IL 60654
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CRD#: 1325412
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Professional summary
Michael Henry Willis is a registered financial professional currently at MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC. located in Chicago, Illinois.
Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
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No
Aliases
None
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
December 22, 2011 - Present
MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.
Office #1: 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654Office #2: 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654BD
CRD#: 2764
Chicago, IL
Past
March 16, 2005 - November 18, 2011
NATWEST MARKETS SECURITIES INC.
BD
CRD#: 11707
CHICAGO, IL
Past
August 25, 1989 - March 17, 2005
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHICAGO, IL
Past
December 18, 1984 - March 17, 2005
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
State Registrations and Notice Filings
Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
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California(7/9/2012)
RR
Connecticut(2/26/2014)
RR
Delaware(11/3/2016)
RR
Florida(12/22/2017)
RR
Georgia(12/12/2019)
RR
Illinois(12/22/2011)
RR
Indiana(12/12/2019)
RR
Kentucky(10/5/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(11/25/2014)
RR
Michigan(12/12/2019)
RR
Minnesota(9/4/2014)
RR
Missouri(2/24/2012)
RR
New York(2/24/2012)
RR
Ohio(2/24/2012)
RR
Texas(12/12/2019)
RR
Utah(2/24/2012)
RR
Virginia(1/9/2025)
RR
Washington(12/12/2019)
RR
Wisconsin(11/23/2012)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market
Current Firm
MF
MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC.
MESIROW & COMPANY | PEMBROKE CLEARING CORPORATION | MESIROW FINANCIAL, INC. | MESIROW CAPITAL, INC. | MESIROW & COMPANY, INCORPORATED
CRD#: 2764 / SEC#: , 8-28816
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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Mailing Address
353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654
Phone number
(312) 595-6000
Established
Delaware since 10/12/1982
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
March
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| MESIROW FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. | MAJORITY SHAREHOLDER | |
| MESIROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | MINORITY SHAREHOLDER | |
| PRICE, RICHARD SCOTT | DIRECTOR | 367760 |
| FARR, CHRISTOPHER DAYNE | CFO | 3239925 |
| HAYES, MARY JO MOON | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1196353 |
| JACOBSON, STEPHEN DAVID | SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR | 1353790 |
| KEIG, JESSE JOSEPH | DIRECTOR | 5268961 |
| LEVINE, JEFFREY MICHAEL | CEO/PRESIDENT | 5627249 |
| OAKLEY, ADAM JOEL | SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, INVESTMENT BANKING | 4795934 |
| PRICE, BRIAN DAVID | CHAIRMAN, INVESTMENT BANKING DIVISION | 5192466 |
| WALDROP, TODD E. | SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR | 4194147 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 18 |
| Civil Event | 1 |
| Bond | 2 |
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