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Michael J. Bader

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CRD#: 1572807
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Professional summary


Michael Jason Bader was suspended by undefined from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Michael Jason Bader was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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

May 23, 2008 - March 9, 2011

GRANT WILLIAMS L.P.

BD
CRD#: 45961
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

June 5, 2007 - February 21, 2008

STIFEL, NICOLAUS & COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 793
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

May 7, 2002 - June 5, 2007

RYAN BECK & CO.

BD
CRD#: 3248
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

February 6, 2001 - May 15, 2002

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 20, 1998 - February 6, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

October 14, 1994 - December 3, 1998

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 29, 1992 - October 3, 1994

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 8, 1991 - October 20, 1992

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 5, 1990 - May 16, 1991

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 31, 1989 - January 27, 1990

J. T. MORAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 15655
Past

October 31, 1988 - February 11, 1989

BAILEY, MARTIN & APPEL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15833
Past

February 29, 1988 - September 20, 1988

R.C. STAMM & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 11105
Past

October 21, 1987 - February 1, 1988

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

March 17, 1987 - October 9, 1987

PHILIPS, APPEL & WALDEN, INC.

BD
CRD#: 659
Past

October 31, 1986 - March 7, 1987

GLICKENHAUS & CO. - NEW JERSEY

BD
CRD#: 7302

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/27/1987
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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GRANT WILLIAMS L.P.
GRANT WILLIAMS L.P. | GWLP

CRD#: 45961 / SEC#: , 8-51249

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


Main Address
1650 Market Street 53rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Mailing Address
1650 Market Street 53rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone number
(215) 432-7579
Established
Pennsylvania since 06/26/1998
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
2

FINRA licenses (20 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS LLCSHAREHOLDER
GRANT, STEVEN TAYLORPRESIDENT, CEO, CCO, CFO826826
GRW, INC.GENERAL PARTNER

Disclosures


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Company Information


GRANT WILLIAMS L.P.

CRD#: 45961

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