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Michael B. Felix

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CRD#: 1688172
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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 Brennan Felix, who also goes by Michael B Felix, Mike B Felix, Mike Brennan Felix, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Michael had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael B Felix | Mike B Felix | Mike Brennan Felix

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 5, 2014 - March 6, 2026

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

RIA
CRD#: 104510
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

December 23, 2011 - April 21, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

October 4, 2011 - April 21, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

November 29, 2010 - September 19, 2011

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 19, 2004 - August 20, 2010

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

January 8, 2003 - December 4, 2004

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 6, 1995 - December 20, 2002

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

May 19, 1994 - August 16, 1994

JOHN G. KINNARD AND COMPANY, INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 466
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 16, 1993 - December 14, 1993

FIRST ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17341
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

January 7, 1992 - March 16, 1993

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 2, 1991 - January 15, 1992

FRANKLIN-LORD, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6756
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

August 6, 1991 - November 27, 1991

FIRST AMERICAN BILTMORE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17585

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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EF
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS LLC | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS L.L.C.

CRD#: 104510 / SEC#: 801-55196

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/22/2011
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


EF
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS LLC | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS L.L.C.

CRD#: 104510 / SEC#: 801-55196

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3945 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 601-5957
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,616

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EFE_ADV_PART_2A_03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,552,934
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 292,902,969,770

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Company Information


EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

CRD#: 104510

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