Michael J. Kucera

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO.

Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

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CRD#: 2160475

Professional summary

Michael Jerome Kucera, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC. located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1992. Michael has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) LHC PLANNING INC; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; SELLING INSURANCE AND FIXED ANNUITIES/CONSULTING; OWNER; 01/01/2005-CURRENT; 3 HOURS/MONTH; 3 DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; SELLING LIFE HEALTH DISABILITY AND LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE.

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Certified licenses

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AIF^®

Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Experience

Current

December 11, 2024 - Present

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.

Office #1: 3707 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

RIA

CRD#: 7294

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Current

February 3, 2025 - Present

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.

Office #1: 3707 W. Maple, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

RIA

CRD#: 7294

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Past

December 19, 2023 - December 9, 2024

HUMMEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 143523

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI

Past

July 7, 2010 - July 13, 2022

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

RIA

CRD#: 105662

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI

Past

January 29, 2010 - December 9, 2024

FAI ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 122132

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI

Past

November 24, 2004 - July 13, 2022

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

CRD#: 2936

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI

Past

September 20, 2000 - November 30, 2004

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

FAIRFIELD, IA

Past

May 3, 1999 - September 20, 2000

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 46173

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 25, 1998 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 6635

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 29, 1996 - June 15, 1998

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13109

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Past

August 18, 1994 - June 5, 1998

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

CRD#: 14303

ANN ARBOR, MI

Past

August 17, 1994 - November 29, 1996

THE GREAT-WEST LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 5927

ENGLEWOOD, CO

Past

February 6, 1992 - August 18, 1994

T. I. INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 6844

DEARBORN, MI

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".

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC. | SCHWARTZ & CO.

CRD#: 7294 / SEC#: 801-62856, 8-20955

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2004 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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

IAR

Florida
(2/14/2025)

IAR

Michigan
(12/11/2024)

Michigan
(6/2/2025)

IAR

New Hampshire
(12/17/2024)

Tennessee
(10/15/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/29/2025

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/31/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/19/1993

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 2/4/1992

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC. | SCHWARTZ & CO.

CRD#: 7294 / SEC#: 801-62856, 8-20955

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/15/2004 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

3707 W Maple Rd Ste 201, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

Mailing Address

3707 W Maple Rd Ste 201, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301-3204

Phone number

(248) 644-2701

Established

Michigan since 08/04/1976

Firm type

Corporation

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (2024-12) (3/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
SCHWARTZ, EDWARD AUGUSTINE	PRESIDENT/CEO, PRINCIPAL	2166324
SCHWARTZ, GREGORY JOHN JR	VICE-PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL	1177836
SCHWARTZ, JOSEPH EMMET	TREASURER/SECRETARY	2168945
SCHWARTZ, PETER FRANCIS	VICE-PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL	2168931
SCHWARTZ, WALTER GEORGE	VICE-PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL	1282286
POWERS, LAURA LEA	CFO, CCO, FINOP, PRINCIPAL	4413799
SCHWARTZ, GREGORY JOHN	CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRINCIPAL	416277

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,835
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 9,070,033,429

Disclosures

Arbitration

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Michael J. Kucera

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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Certified licenses

Experience

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.

HUMMEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO

FAI ADVISORS, INC.

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

THE GREAT-WEST LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY

T. I. INVESTMENTS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 5/29/2025

Series 65

Date: 7/31/2009

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 5/19/1993

Series 6

Date: 2/4/1992

FINRA

Current Firm

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (33 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

GREGORY J. SCHWARTZ & CO., INC.

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