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Michael J. Gibbons

TSFG
Gurnee, IL 60031
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CRD#: 2052911
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Professional summary


Michael John Gibbons is a registered financial advisor currently at TSFG, LLC located in Gurnee, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Gurnee, Illinois.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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. 5/29/2015 - GIBBONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS) - START DATE: 05/26/2015 - 160 Hours Per Month/6 Hours During Securities Trading - THERE ARE NO OTHER SEVICES OR BUSINESSES ADVERTISED UNDER THIS DBA. THIS IS STRICTLY FOR LPL BUSINESS. 2. 8/14/2015 - NATIONAL SLOVAK SOCIETY - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - START DATE: 08/01/2015 - 7 Hours Per Month/2 Hours During Securities Trading. 3. 5/18/2018 - TSFG, LLC - DBA: (Hybrid) Gibbons Financial Group - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Start Date: 05/19/2015 - 150 Hours Per Month/6 Hours During Securities Trading - I provide investment advisory services through TSFG, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 05/2015. I expect to spend approximately 150 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

June 19, 2015 - Present

TSFG, LLC

Office #1: 312 Tristate Pkwy. Suite 200, Gurnee, IL 60031
RIA
CRD#: 172555
Gurnee, IL
Current

April 1, 2004 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 312 Tristate Parkway Unit 200, Gurnee, IL 60031
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
Gurnee, IL
Past

April 1, 2004 - September 7, 2016

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
WAUKEGAN, IL
Past

June 6, 2001 - April 1, 2004

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
ROUND LAKE BC, IL
Past

November 17, 1997 - April 1, 2004

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

May 14, 1997 - November 6, 1997

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 27, 1994 - February 21, 1995

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 332
SAN MATEO, CA
Past

December 5, 1991 - March 10, 1994

KEMPER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 798

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".
TL
TSFG, LLC
ALCHEMY ADVISORS, LLC | TSFG, LLC | TS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | GIBBONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | CAPITAL STREET ADVISORS | ALCHEMY FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 172555 / SEC#: 801-99339

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 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
(2/23/2021)
RR
Arizona
(10/9/2012)
RR
Arkansas
(8/10/2021)
RR
California
(3/23/2021)
RR
Colorado
(6/28/2018)
RR
Florida
(11/25/2013)
RR
Georgia
(9/4/2015)
RR
Illinois
(4/1/2004)
IAR
Illinois
(6/19/2015)
RR
Indiana
(6/26/2024)
RR
Iowa
(6/4/2004)
RR
Kentucky
(5/28/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(11/24/2021)
RR
Michigan
(2/24/2021)
RR
Minnesota
(2/24/2021)
RR
Nevada
(9/3/2015)
RR
New Hampshire
(10/27/2025)
RR
New Mexico
(6/4/2004)
RR
North Carolina
(4/12/2013)
RR
South Carolina
(9/11/2015)
RR
Tennessee
(2/23/2021)
RR
Texas
(2/24/2021)
RR
Utah
(2/23/2021)
RR
Virginia
(6/29/2018)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/1/2004)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/17/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TL
TSFG, LLC
ALCHEMY ADVISORS, LLC | TSFG, LLC | TS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | GIBBONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | CAPITAL STREET ADVISORS | ALCHEMY FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 172555 / SEC#: 801-99339

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1052 N Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 735-7100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TSFG SUPPLEMENTAL WRAP BROCHURE (3/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,651
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 854,306,837

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Company Information


TSFG, LLC

CRD#: 172555Gurnee, IL 60031

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