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Michael R. Yaktus

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CRD#: 1595056
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Michael Roland Yaktus was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


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No

Aliases


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Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

May 3, 2013 - July 21, 2015

MFD DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44930
MADISON, WI
Past

January 27, 2011 - July 21, 2015

MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110297
MADISON, WI
Past

October 10, 1997 - December 31, 2011

MADISON INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 110356
MADISON, WI
Past

September 4, 1990 - March 24, 1992

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
Past

December 26, 1986 - September 4, 1990

BLUNT ELLIS & LOEWI INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7580

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MD
MFD DISTRIBUTOR, LLC
ARTISAN INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | MOSAIC FUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC | MFD DISTRIBUTOR, LLC | ARTISAN SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 44930 / SEC#: , 8-50894

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


Main Address
550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711
Mailing Address
550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711
Phone number
(608) 274-0300
Established
Wisconsin since 12/19/1997
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
MADISON INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, INC.OWNER
CARL, STEVEN ALLANCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & CHIEF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER2749848
MCDOWELL, TIMOTHY IANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3260925

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Company Information


MFD DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

CRD#: 44930

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