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Michael L. Whitaker

NFSG
THE VILLAGES, FL 32162
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CRD#: 1739854
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Professional summary


Michael Leonard Whitaker, who also goes by Mike Leonard Whitaker, is a registered financial advisor currently at NFSG CORPORATION located in The Villages, Florida and NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION located in The Villages, Florida.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Leonard Whitaker

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1)MICHAEL L WHITAKER & ASSOC., LLC, (DBA): YES, IT IS INVESTMENT RELATED; THE VILLAGES, FL; INSURANCE, FINANCIAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENT PRODUCTS; OWNER AND CHARTERED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT; 160 HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED; STARTED MAY 2009; HOUR OF OPERATION ARE 8:30 AM TO 5:00 PM; SALES, RECRUITING AND MANAGING THE OFFICE. 2) HIGH STANDARD, LLC: 1/2015- OCALA, FL, OWNER, BUY/SELL HORSES, TRAIN/SHOW THEM. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, CORPORATION, TIME SPENT ON THIS DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS IS 0%. 3) HIGH STANDARDS 2, LLC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, OCALA, FL 34478; STARTED 02/15/2023 ONGOING - OWNER - HORSE BUSINESS AND WILL HOLD THE HORSES THAT I OWN (BUY/SELL); NOT INVOLVED IN DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS, GENERALLY DO THIS BUSINESS ON THE WEEKEND, 50% OWNER WITH WIFE SHANNON. 4) RENTAL PROPERTY: RESIDENTIAL HOME IN NORTH CAROLINA WILL BE HELD OUT AS RENTAL PROPERTY, HOMEOWNER/2017. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, TIME SPENT ON THIS DURINNG REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS IS 5%

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 16, 2010 - Present

NFSG CORPORATION

Office #1: 3251 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL 32162
RIA
CRD#: 130814
THE VILLAGES, FL
Current

December 1, 2009 - Present

NEWBRIDGE SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 3251 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages, FL 32162
BD
CRD#: 104065
THE VILLAGES, FL
Past

October 31, 2007 - December 10, 2009

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36451
THE VILLAGES, FL
Past

August 25, 2006 - November 6, 2007

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
OCALA, FL
Past

May 7, 2004 - January 26, 2005

AFS BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25924
AUSTIN, TX
Past

February 12, 2003 - September 15, 2003

AFS BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 25924
AUSTIN, TX
Past

October 12, 1987 - January 3, 1989

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
NC
NFSG CORPORATION
NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | NFSG CORPORATION | NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 130814 / SEC#: 801-68448

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2007 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2007 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2007 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alabama
(6/24/2016)
RR
Arizona
(8/9/2017)
RR
California
(10/5/2012)
RR
Colorado
(4/1/2020)
RR
Connecticut
(7/24/2017)
RR
Delaware
(12/7/2018)
RR
Florida
(12/1/2009)
IAR
Florida
(3/16/2010)
RR
Georgia
(7/21/2015)
RR
Idaho
(6/21/2021)
RR
Illinois
(5/23/2013)
RR
Indiana
(1/6/2015)
RR
Maryland
(9/16/2020)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/1/2015)
RR
Michigan
(3/7/2013)
RR
Minnesota
(9/14/2015)
RR
Mississippi
(10/7/2022)
RR
Missouri
(5/28/2020)
RR
Nevada
(9/4/2018)
RR
New Hampshire
(6/1/2017)
RR
New Jersey
(5/17/2010)
RR
New York
(1/5/2010)
RR
North Carolina
(3/7/2019)
RR
Ohio
(1/6/2015)
RR
Oregon
(6/9/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(1/4/2011)
RR
South Carolina
(9/12/2014)
RR
Tennessee
(6/1/2022)
RR
Texas
(12/23/2013)
IAR
Texas
(1/4/2019)
RR
Vermont
(9/28/2021)
RR
Virgin Islands
(3/31/2015)
RR
Virginia
(5/3/2013)
RR
Washington
(3/9/2018)
RR
West Virginia
(8/7/2017)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/9/2012)
RR
Wyoming
(3/19/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/4/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


NC
NFSG CORPORATION
NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC. | NFSG CORPORATION | NEWBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 130814 / SEC#: 801-68448

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2007 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2007 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2007 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/17/2007 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/14/2007 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2007 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/8/2007 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/8/2007 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1200 North Federal Highway Suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Mailing Address
Phone number
(954) 334-3450
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
89

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A BROCHURE (4/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,587
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 813,494,847

Red Flags


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Company Information


NFSG CORPORATION

CRD#: 130814The Villages, FL 32162

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