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Michael A. Wasz

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CRD#: 1719854
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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 Allen Wasz, CIMA® was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1987. Michael had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 27 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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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CIMA®

Experience


Past

April 5, 2023 - September 3, 2025

WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 152550
RICHMOND, VA
Past

September 17, 2019 - August 9, 2022

IMST DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130745
PORTLAND, ME
Past

December 3, 2009 - May 30, 2019

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 332
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

March 26, 2007 - May 30, 2019

FRANKLIN TEMPLETON FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 13594
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

March 18, 1993 - March 26, 2007

TEMPLETON/FRANKLIN INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.

BD
CRD#: 27884
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

November 27, 1987 - March 20, 1993

CALAMOS FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 19850
NAPERVILLE, IL

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/16/1993
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC
WEALTHFORGE | WEALTHFORGE, LLC | WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 152550 / SEC#: , 8-68464

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


Main Address
3015 W Moore St Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
Mailing Address
3015 W Moore St Suite 102, Richmond, VA 23230
Phone number
(804) 308-0431
Established
Virginia since 07/28/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WEALTHFORGE HOLDINGS, INC.PARENT
ARLES, DONNA DIPIETROCFO, PFO, POO6489389
RAPER, JAMES LEROY JRCCO, COO5721253
ROBBINS, GEORGE WILLIAM IVCEO2440106

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

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Company Information


WEALTHFORGE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 152550

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