Michael R. Childs

CHILDS INVESTMENT GROUP,

Archbold, OH 43502

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CRD#: 2143823

Professional summary

Michael Ray Childs, who also goes by Mike Childs, is a registered financial advisor currently at CHILDS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC located in Archbold, Ohio and 724 CAPITAL, LLC located in Archbold, Ohio.

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 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 51 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mike Childs

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 1, 2000 - Present

CHILDS INVESTMENT GROUP, INC

Office #1: 219 N Defiance St P O Box 300, Archbold, OH 43502

RIA

CRD#: 120123

Archbold, OH

Current

January 16, 2026 - Present

724 CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 219 N Defiance St P O Box 300, Archbold, OH 43502

RIA

CRD#: 318170

Archbold, OH

Current

October 24, 2017 - Present

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 219 N. Defiance Street, Archbold, OH 43502

RIA

CRD#: 7717

Archbold, OH

Past

February 22, 2022 - December 31, 2025

724 CAPITAL, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 318170

Archbold, OH

Past

July 25, 2018 - May 4, 2020

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 7717

ARCHBOLD, OH

Past

October 24, 2017 - April 8, 2022

F3LOGIC, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 289863

BURNSVILLE, MN

Past

April 29, 2009 - November 2, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 29604

ARCHBOLD, OH

Past

April 29, 2009 - November 2, 2017

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

CRD#: 29604

ARCHBOLD, OH

Past

November 26, 2001 - May 1, 2009

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 7461

ARCHBOLD, OH

Past

March 19, 1992 - May 1, 2009

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7461

ARCHBOLD, OH

Past

February 12, 1992 - March 23, 1992

MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 8292

LARGO, FL

Past

August 9, 1991 - December 19, 1991

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 6321

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Past

August 9, 1991 - December 19, 1991

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 6363

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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724 CAPITAL, LLC

724 CAPITAL, LLC | MINISTRY PARTNERS ADVISORY | KCT FINANCIAL | CIG FINANCIAL SERVICES | 724 STEWARDSHIP CONSULTING

CRD#: 318170 / SEC#: 801-123098

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2022 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

Arizona
(10/24/2017)

California
(10/24/2017)

Colorado
(10/24/2017)

Florida
(10/24/2017)

Georgia
(10/24/2017)

Idaho
(10/24/2017)

Illinois
(10/24/2017)

Indiana
(10/24/2017)

Kentucky
(10/24/2017)

Massachusetts
(8/23/2022)

Michigan
(10/24/2017)

Nebraska
(10/24/2017)

New York
(8/23/2022)

North Carolina
(2/8/2021)

IAR

Ohio
(1/1/2000)

Ohio
(10/24/2017)

Pennsylvania
(10/24/2017)

Tennessee
(10/24/2017)

Texas
(10/24/2017)

IAR

Texas
(1/16/2026)

Virginia
(10/24/2017)

Wisconsin
(12/19/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/1/2009

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/5/1995

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/7/1991

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 51

Date: 9/6/2007

Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 11/23/1999

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

724 CAPITAL, LLC

724 CAPITAL, LLC | MINISTRY PARTNERS ADVISORY | KCT FINANCIAL | CIG FINANCIAL SERVICES | 724 STEWARDSHIP CONSULTING

CRD#: 318170 / SEC#: 801-123098

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/21/2022 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

Lansing, MI

Mailing Address

Phone number

(517) 256-4319

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP FEE BROCHURE- 724 CAPITAL, LLC (3/7/2025)

ADV PART 2A- 724 CAPITAL, LLC (3/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,818
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 225,885,389

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Ray Childs's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

724 CAPITAL, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

724 CAPITAL, LLC

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

F3LOGIC, LLC

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

MARINER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

724 CAPITAL, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/1/2009

Series 63

Date: 5/5/1995

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/7/1991

Series 51

Date: 9/6/2007

Series 24

Date: 11/23/1999

FINRA

Current Firm

724 CAPITAL, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

724 CAPITAL, LLC

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