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Michael L. Sherman

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CRD#: 1673518
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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 Lawrence Sherman, who also goes by Michael L Sherman, Michael Laurence Sherman, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Michael had worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael L Sherman | Michael Laurence Sherman

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

October 24, 2007 - May 15, 2009

AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42822
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

August 9, 2007 - November 16, 2007

NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7569
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

May 3, 2005 - July 18, 2007

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
DELRAY BEACH, FL
Past

October 28, 2002 - May 21, 2004

BROOKSTREET SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14667
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
Past

July 30, 2002 - October 10, 2002

FIRST MONTAUK SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13755
RED BANK, NJ
Past

January 2, 2002 - July 2, 2002

LADENBURG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 14623
BETHPAGE, NY
Past

July 21, 2000 - January 2, 2002

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 25, 1999 - July 31, 2000

TRADE.COM ONLINE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36189
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 4, 1994 - March 17, 1999

GRUNTAL & CO., L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 372
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 10, 1993 - July 21, 1994

ADVEST, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past

September 19, 1991 - April 15, 1993

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 15, 1990 - August 30, 1990

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 25, 1989 - May 7, 1990

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 8, 1989 - July 3, 1989

DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7323
Past

February 14, 1989 - April 3, 1989

ALISON, BAER SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 11808
Past

February 3, 1989 - February 21, 1989

J. W. GANT & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7963
Past

August 16, 1988 - February 7, 1989

ALLIED CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13146
Past

January 27, 1988 - September 7, 1988

GRAYSTONE NASH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10635
Past

October 7, 1987 - October 30, 1987

THE STUART-JAMES COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 11691
Past

October 7, 1987 - February 8, 1988

J. B. HANAUER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 6958

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/23/1988
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42822 / SEC#: , 8-50020

BD
Revoked by SEC on 02/22/2010
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Contact information


Main Address
Mailing Address
Phone number
Established
Alabama since 11/27/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees

Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GAUTNEY, TIMOTHY MICHAELPRESIDENT2552149
GAUTNEY, TIMOTHY MICHAELSECRETARY2552149
COOPER, SHAUN MICHAELDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS4254365
COOPER, SHAUN MICHAELSROP4254365
KING, LOYD GILFORDTREASURER2892687
WOODRUFF, JOHN WESLEY JRCROP2625285
WOODRUFF, JOHN WESLEY JRCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2625285

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Civil Event1
Arbitration5

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Company Information


AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 42822

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