Michael A. Porter

CAPACUITY LLC

Albany, NY 12205

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CRD#: 1934255

Professional summary

Michael Anthony Porter is a registered financial advisor currently at CAPACUITY LLC located in Albany, New York and CAPACUITY SECURITIES, INC. located in Latham, New York.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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- WESTPORT STRATEGIES ADVISORS, LLC, 427 NEW KARNER ROAD #7, ALBANY, NY 12205; VICE PRESIDENT; PROVIDES INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES TO INSTITUTIONAL CORPORATE SPONSORS OF NON-QUALIFIED PLANS. - WESTPORT STRATEGIES, LLC; 427 NEW KARNER ROAD #7, ALBANY, NY 12205; PROFITS OWNERSHIP INTEREST; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. May perform various activities for CapAcuity Consulting LLC or CapAcuity LLC which is affiliated by common ownership with CapAcuity Securities Inc. Hours and responsibilities may vary. This individual is a registered investment adviser with CapAcuity LLC.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

October 26, 2020 - Present

CAPACUITY LLC

Office #1: 427 Karner Road #7, Albany, NY 12205

RIA

CRD#: 297679

Albany, NY

Current

November 27, 2019 - Present

CAPACUITY SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 40 British American Boulevard, Latham, NY 12110

CRD#: 15384

Latham, NY

Past

December 13, 2012 - June 15, 2020

WESTPORT STRATEGIES ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 163577

BRAINTREE, MA

Past

May 5, 2011 - November 1, 2012

FAS WEALTH PARTNERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 109796

ALBANY, NY

Past

May 3, 2011 - September 3, 2019

FAS CORP.

CRD#: 43536

LEAWOOD, KS

Past

July 31, 2008 - May 2, 2011

CLARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43803

GREENSBORO, NC

Past

May 6, 2002 - July 30, 2008

WESTPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.

CRD#: 38449

JACKSONVILLE, FL

Past

December 9, 1994 - March 27, 2002

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

CRD#: 37404

COHOES, NY

Past

July 15, 1992 - December 9, 1994

MERCER ALLIED CORPORATION

CRD#: 7829

ALBANY, NY

Past

April 17, 1989 - May 27, 1992

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

CRD#: 13256

HARTFORD, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CAPACUITY LLC

CAPACUITY LLC | CAVALLINO FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 297679 / SEC#: 801-113636

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2018 Approved)

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.

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

Florida
(11/27/2019)

IAR

Florida
(10/26/2020)

IAR

New York
(8/1/2023)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/11/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Operations Professional Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/21/1997

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 4/14/1989

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 26

Date: 10/23/2023

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

CAPACUITY LLC

CAPACUITY LLC | CAVALLINO FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 297679 / SEC#: 801-113636

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/19/2018 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

300 International Parkway Suite 350, Lake Mary, FL 32746

Mailing Address

Phone number

(407) 949-6889

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV, PART 2A - 03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

PART 2B (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	86
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 10,601,699,879

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/25/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/19/2024	Cover Page	Report
12/26/2023	Cover Page	Report
09/27/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Michael A. Porter

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Anthony Porter's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CAPACUITY SECURITIES, INC.

WESTPORT STRATEGIES ADVISORS, LLC

FAS WEALTH PARTNERS, INC.

FAS CORP.

CLARK SECURITIES, INC.

WESTPORT FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.L.C.

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

MERCER ALLIED CORPORATION

AETNA LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CAPACUITY LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 6/11/1998

Series 99TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/21/1997

Series 6

Date: 4/14/1989

Series 26

Date: 10/23/2023

FINRA

Current Firm

CAPACUITY LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CAPACUITY LLC

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