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Michael J. Rubenstein

FOCUS 401 (K) GROUP
Addison, TX 75001
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CRD#: 2112298
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Professional summary


Michael Jay Rubenstein, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at FOCUS 401 (K) GROUP, LLC located in Addison, Texas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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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. DBA ONLY - FOCUS 401(K) GROUP -APPROVED 12/1/10. 2. DBA W/ENTITY - CORE RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC -APPROVED 12/1/10.

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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®
AIF®

Experience


Current

July 12, 2014 - Present

FOCUS 401 (K) GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 16415 Addison Road Suite 312, Addison, TX 75001
RIA
CRD#: 172217
Addison, TX
Past

November 30, 2010 - November 18, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ADDISON, TX
Past

November 30, 2010 - November 18, 2014

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
ADDISON, TX
Past

July 22, 2009 - November 30, 2010

NRP ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 141430
DALLAS, TX
Past

July 28, 2008 - November 30, 2010

NRP FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103717
DALLAS, TX
Past

May 1, 1997 - July 1, 2008

ADP BROKER-DEALER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37693
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 1, 1996 - April 28, 1997

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

March 26, 1991 - October 1, 1996

UNUM SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 5406
PORTLAND, ME

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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FOCUS 401 (K) GROUP, LLC
FOCUS 401 (K) GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 172217 / SEC#: 801-80065

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2014 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(7/12/2014)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/21/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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FOCUS 401 (K) GROUP, LLC
FOCUS 401 (K) GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 172217 / SEC#: 801-80065

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
16415 Addison Road Suite 312, Addison, TX 75001
Mailing Address
Phone number
(214) 373-4113
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV2A AND 2B (1/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts21
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 99,828,000

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Company Information


FOCUS 401 (K) GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 172217Addison, TX 75001

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