Michael J. Schaeffer

LEAFHOUSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Austin, TX 78730

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CRD#: 1682655

Professional summary

Michael Joseph Schaeffer, who also goes by Michael J Schaeffer, Mike Schaeffer, Michael Schaeffer, is a registered financial advisor currently at LEAFHOUSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Austin, Texas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 51, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael J Schaeffer | Mike Schaeffer | Michael Schaeffer

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 10, 2025 - Present

LEAFHOUSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 6300 Bridgepoint Parkway Building 1, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78730

RIA

CRD#: 149694

Austin, TX

Past

October 23, 2023 - January 7, 2025

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

MISSION VIEJO, CA

Past

February 9, 2022 - August 9, 2023

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 110518

Pasadena, CA

Past

May 10, 2011 - January 3, 2020

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 25900

CHARLOTTE, NC

Past

February 5, 2009 - May 11, 2011

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 42803

GLENDALE, CA

Past

March 11, 2008 - May 11, 2011

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 42803

GLENDALE, CA

Past

June 1, 2000 - April 2, 2008

SECURITY DISTRIBUTORS

CRD#: 3336

TOPEKA, KS

Past

December 18, 1995 - May 10, 2000

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

December 18, 1995 - May 10, 2000

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

February 3, 1993 - March 30, 1995

CUE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 21033

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

May 2, 1990 - February 11, 1993

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 4095

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 25, 1990 - February 11, 1993

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 14251

SPRINGFIELD, MA

Past

May 10, 1989 - April 25, 1990

UR FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 10509

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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LEAFHOUSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

LEAFHOUSE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | LEAFHOUSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 149694 / SEC#: 801-78809

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2013 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2013 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

California
(10/3/2025)

IAR

Texas
(6/10/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/18/2025

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 2/4/2009

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/11/1987

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/31/1994

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/8/1989

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 51

Date: 3/7/2009

Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 10/13/2008

General Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 11/15/1990

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Current Firm

LEAFHOUSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

LEAFHOUSE CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | LEAFHOUSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 149694 / SEC#: 801-78809

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/2013 Approved)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/20/2013 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

6300 Bridgepoint Parkway Building 1, Suite 300, Austin, TX 78730

Mailing Address

Phone number

(512) 879-1505

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

LEAFHOUSE - ADV 2A (7/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,859
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 20,715,751,858

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Michael J. Schaeffer

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Joseph Schaeffer's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

SECURITY DISTRIBUTORS

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CUE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

UR FINANCIAL, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

LEAFHOUSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/18/2025

Series 66

Date: 2/4/2009

Series 63

Date: 11/11/1987

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/31/1994

Series 6

Date: 5/8/1989

Series 51

Date: 3/7/2009

Series 24

Date: 10/13/2008

Series 26

Date: 11/15/1990

Current Firm

LEAFHOUSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

LEAFHOUSE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

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