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Michael L. Defeo

APOLLO GLOBAL SECURITIES
New York, NY 10019-2701
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CRD#: 2154733
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Professional summary


Michael Lyons Defeo, who also goes by Michael Lyons De Feo, is a registered financial professional currently at APOLLO GLOBAL SECURITIES, LLC located in New York, New York.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Michael has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Michael Lyons De Feo

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

July 31, 2024 - Present

APOLLO GLOBAL SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 9 West 57th Street 8th Fl, New York, NY 10019-2701
BD
CRD#: 153502
New York, NY
Past

August 12, 2021 - May 7, 2024

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 612
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

November 15, 2016 - February 26, 2021

VOYA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106494
EXETER, NH
Past

November 15, 2016 - February 26, 2021

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
EXETER, NH
Past

March 9, 2011 - May 2, 2016

NUVEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 155584
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 3, 2011 - May 2, 2016

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 469
EXETER, NH
Past

October 13, 2010 - January 5, 2011

U.S. BANCORP ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111912
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 2, 2009 - January 3, 2011

QUASAR DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103848
PORTLAND, ME
Past

April 20, 2006 - November 25, 2008

AMUNDI PIONEER INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 138756
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 25, 2004 - April 20, 2006

AMUNDI ASSET MANAGEMENT US, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 107719
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 23, 2003 - November 25, 2008

AMUNDI DISTRIBUTOR US, INC.

BD
CRD#: 24497
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 13, 2002 - June 9, 2003

FORESIDE DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 15634
PORTLAND, ME
Past

March 28, 2000 - November 12, 2001

FORESIDE ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13494
PORTLAND, ME
Past

December 2, 1998 - March 6, 2000

RESRV PARTNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10273
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 14, 1995 - September 2, 1998

DEAM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 754
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 16, 1994 - May 9, 1995

NEUBERGER BERMAN MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 5493
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 1, 1993 - November 22, 1993

NEUBERGER BERMAN BD LLC

BD
CRD#: 2908
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 22, 1991 - April 12, 1993

NEUBERGER BERMAN MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 5493
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 10, 1991 - September 17, 1991

OXFORD CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19568

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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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

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Alabama
(7/31/2024)
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Alaska
(7/31/2024)
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Arizona
(7/31/2024)
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Arkansas
(7/31/2024)
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
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Delaware
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District of Columbia
(7/31/2024)
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Florida
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Georgia
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Hawaii
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Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
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Louisiana
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Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
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Nebraska
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Nevada
(7/31/2024)
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
(7/31/2024)
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New Mexico
(7/31/2024)
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New York
(7/31/2024)
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
(8/1/2024)
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Oklahoma
(7/31/2024)
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Oregon
(7/31/2024)
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Pennsylvania
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Puerto Rico
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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South Dakota
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Tennessee
(7/31/2024)
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Texas
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Utah
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Vermont
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Virgin Islands
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Virginia
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Washington
(7/31/2024)
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West Virginia
(7/31/2024)
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Wisconsin
(7/31/2024)
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Wyoming
(7/31/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/12/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
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


AG
APOLLO GLOBAL SECURITIES, LLC
AP CM, LLC | ATLAS SP SECURITIES | APOLLO GLOBAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 153502 / SEC#: , 8-68542

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
9 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-2701
Mailing Address
9 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019-2701
Phone number
(212) 515-3200
Established
Delaware since 03/11/2010
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
APOLLO MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS, L.P.MEMBER
CHATTERJEE, WHITNEY AMEMBER BOARD OFMANAGERS7874808
DRESCHER, STEPHANIEHEAD OF MARKETING3055145
LEVY, YAEL KENANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4435788
NEEDLEMAN, ERIC DAVIDPRESIDENT2773431
TREBING, ADAM PCFO / FINOP / PFO / POO5828238
TREBING, ADAM PMEMBER BOARD OF MANAGERS5828238

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Company Information


APOLLO GLOBAL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 153502New York, NY 10019-2701

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