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Michael P. Wands

AMG DISTRIBUTORS
Stamford, CT 06901
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CRD#: 1529370
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Professional summary

Michael Paul Wands, who also goes by Michael Paul Wands, Mike Wands, Michael Wands, is a registered financial professional currently at AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Stamford, Connecticut.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael Paul Wands | Mike Wands | Michael Wands

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 17, 2026 - Present

AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 680 Washington Blvd Suite 500, Stamford, CT 06901
BD
CRD#: 27314
Stamford, CT
Past

May 22, 2025 - February 6, 2026

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
NEEDHAM, MA
Past

April 10, 2025 - February 6, 2026

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEEDHAM, MA
Past

February 11, 2025 - April 8, 2025

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEEDHAM, MA
Past

October 31, 2019 - June 8, 2022

PUTNAM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106629
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 30, 2010 - June 8, 2022

PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

BD
CRD#: 7325
Boston, MA
Past

December 6, 1991 - July 18, 1994

LEHMAN SPECIAL SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 7242
Past

December 6, 1991 - October 23, 1995

LEHMAN GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 19655
Past

December 6, 1991 - June 28, 2000

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 19, 1990 - November 29, 1991

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 14, 1989 - March 14, 1990

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

December 14, 1989 - March 14, 1990

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 19727
Past

February 23, 1989 - November 13, 1989

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT GOVERNMENT SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 19727

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/12/2025
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/30/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/29/2010
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/2/2012
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

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AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
333 GLOBAL ADVISERS | THE MANAGERS FUNDS LLC | THE MANAGERS FUNDS L.P. | THE MANAGERS FUNDS | MANAGERSCHOICE | MANAGERS INVESTMENT GROUP LLC | MANAGERS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. | MANAGERS AMG FUNDS | EAIMC PARTNERS L.P. | AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 27314 / SEC#: , 8-43057

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
680 Washington Blvd Suite 500, Stamford, CT 06901
Mailing Address
680 Washington Blvd Suite 500, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone number
(203) 299-3500
Established
Delaware since 12/29/2000
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
AMG FUNDS LLCSOLE SHAREHOLDER153456
GALIS, AARONDIRECTOR7333959
HOPKINS, THOMAS JOHNPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER; PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER AND FINOP1835087
JACOBS ANTONACCIO, RACHEL ELIZABETHHEAD OF CLIENT SOLUTIONS AND PRINCIPAL3189490
KINNE, KEITHA LEEPRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2039630
SPELLMAN, PATRICK JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3086822

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Company Information

AMG DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 27314Stamford, CT 06901

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