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Michael J. Ellison

RETIREMENT PLANNING SOLUTIONS
Louisville, KY 40220
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CRD#: 2167438
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Professional summary


Michael Jerome Ellison, who also goes by Mike Ellison, is a registered financial advisor currently at RETIREMENT PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Louisville, Kentucky and SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED located in Louisville, Kentucky.

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 17 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Ellison

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Michael Jerome Ellison's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 1, 2021 - Present

RETIREMENT PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 3432 Stony Spring Circle, Louisville, KY 40220
RIA
CRD#: 311575
Louisville, KY
Current

March 2, 2020 - Present

SILVER OAK SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

Office #1: 3432 Stony Spring Circle, Louisville, KY 40220
RIA
BD
CRD#: 46947
Louisville, KY
Past

March 3, 2020 - April 29, 2021

MAGNATE ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283056
Louisville, KY
Past

June 21, 2012 - March 3, 2020

FIRST ALLIED ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 137888
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

March 2, 2011 - July 2, 2012

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 32444
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

March 2, 2011 - March 3, 2020

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

July 25, 2008 - March 4, 2011

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 7461
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

September 4, 2003 - March 4, 2011

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
LOUISVILLE, KY
Past

October 31, 2001 - September 23, 2003

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
MIAMI, FL
Past

June 29, 2000 - October 30, 2001

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
LAVISTA, NE
Past

November 10, 1999 - July 14, 2000

VERAVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3960
WORCESTER, MA
Past

June 18, 1998 - November 15, 1999

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

February 28, 1996 - July 7, 1998

WMA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32625
DULUTH, GA
Past

May 22, 1995 - October 25, 1996

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

August 19, 1994 - April 4, 1995

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

July 9, 1993 - September 3, 1994

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

July 9, 1993 - September 3, 1994

AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 1075
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

August 17, 1992 - November 5, 1992

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 17, 1992 - November 5, 1992

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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".
RP
RETIREMENT PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC
CLOVER WEALTH PARTNERS | RPS ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, LLC | RETIREMENT PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 311575 / SEC#: 801-119926

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2020 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.
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
Florida
(3/2/2020)
RR
Indiana
(3/2/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(3/2/2020)
IAR
Kentucky
(3/1/2021)
RR
Ohio
(3/2/2020)
RR
Tennessee
(5/25/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/24/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


RP
RETIREMENT PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC
CLOVER WEALTH PARTNERS | RPS ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, LLC | RETIREMENT PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 311575 / SEC#: 801-119926

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/4/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3432 Stony Spring Circle, Louisville, KY 40220
Mailing Address
Phone number
(502) 499-5668
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
20

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RETIREMENT PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC ADV PART 2A (6/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,366
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 376,782,414

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Company Information


RETIREMENT PLANNING SOLUTIONS, LLC

CRD#: 311575Louisville, KY 40220

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