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Michael J. Raya

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CRD#: 1506284
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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 James Raya, who also goes by Mike Raya, was a registered financial advisor .

Michael is a previously registered financial advisor and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael had worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mike Raya

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

March 2, 2012 - August 30, 2012

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25454
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past

March 14, 2008 - June 4, 2010

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25454
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past

March 7, 2008 - December 31, 2013

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past

July 20, 2007 - March 4, 2008

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
PEORIA, IL
Past

July 19, 2007 - March 4, 2008

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
PEORIA, IL
Past

June 15, 2000 - July 16, 2007

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17490
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past

March 29, 1999 - December 31, 2001

NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16989
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

November 16, 1998 - July 16, 2007

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
SPRINGFIELD, IL
Past

January 16, 1998 - January 20, 1998

CAPSTONE INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 41400
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

November 22, 1995 - January 29, 1996

FFP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16337
CHESTERFIELD, MO
Past

October 20, 1994 - July 18, 1995

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

March 3, 1994 - October 17, 1994

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

August 19, 1992 - April 19, 1994

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

April 22, 1991 - July 31, 1992

CAPITAL BROKERAGE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10465
GLEN ALLEN, VA
Past

August 21, 1986 - March 25, 1991

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 615
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: 5/12/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC
ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 25454 / SEC#: 801-70990, 8-41750

BD
Terminated by SEC on 09/13/2016
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Contact information


Main Address
550 Gateway Drive Suite 210, Napa, CA 94558
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Delaware since 06/27/2012
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
ESSEX NATIONAL HOLDING COMPANY, LLCOWNER
AMARANTE, STEPHEN PAULCHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS3165067
COONEY, JOHN MICHAELCOO, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CFO, TREASURER, ROSFP1326757
CUMMINGS, WILLIAM FRANCISDIRECTOR4761165
DAVIS, SCOTT KELSOPRESIDENT, CEO, DIRECTOR1252573

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Company Information


ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 25454

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