Michael T. Cava

RIVER STREET ADVISORS

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181-4402

Some features on this profile are disabled

CRD#: 1590094

Professional summary

Michael Thomas Cava, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Cava, is a registered financial advisor currently at RIVER STREET ADVISORS, LLC located in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 3 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael Cava

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.

Old Second National Bank (Banking or Thrift Institution) - Investment Related. 37 South River Street, Aurora IL 60506. Vice President - Senior Portfolio Manager for Wealth Management Department (80% of time). River Street Advisors is a subsidiary of Old Second National Bank.

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Thomas Cava's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®

CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2007

Experience

Current

August 31, 2018 - Present

RIVER STREET ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 17w754 22nd Street, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4402

RIA

CRD#: 153537

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL

Past

April 28, 1993 - October 11, 1999

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 15340

ST. CLOUD, MN

Past

February 20, 1990 - May 5, 1993

RCM SECURITIES

CRD#: 15548

CHICAGO, IL

Past

June 9, 1988 - August 22, 1989

LIT AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 22381

CHICAGO, IL

Past

May 25, 1988 - June 9, 1988

RIALCOR/SHATKIN SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 15930

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

RIVER STREET ADVISORS, LLC

OLD SECOND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RIVER STREET ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 153537 / SEC#: 801-119750

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2020 Approved)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2021 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2018 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2020 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Illinois
(8/31/2018)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 4/24/1991

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/21/1988

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 10/28/1986

National Commodity Futures Examination

Current Firm

RIVER STREET ADVISORS, LLC

OLD SECOND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RIVER STREET ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 153537 / SEC#: 801-119750

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2020 Approved)

Illinois

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2021 Terminated)

Indiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2018 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2020 Terminated)

Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium

Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.

Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.

See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information

Main Address

37 S. River Street, Aurora, IL 60506

Mailing Address

Phone number

(630) 906-5501

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RIVER STREET ADVISORS BROCHURE (3/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	937
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 414,893,361

Red Flags

Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Similar Advisors

Michael Basile

COUNTRY CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Chicago, IL

James Flanagan

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

IAR

Downers Grove, IL

Louis Paster

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

IAR

Chicago, IL

We're Here To Help

Advisor Monitoring

Firm Stability Insights

Michael T. Cava

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Thomas Cava's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RCM SECURITIES

LIT AMERICA, INC.

RIALCOR/SHATKIN SECURITIES CORP.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

RIVER STREET ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 4/24/1991

Series 7

Date: 5/21/1988

Series 3

Date: 10/28/1986

Current Firm

RIVER STREET ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

RIVER STREET ADVISORS, LLC

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Similar Advisors