Michael J. Bronson

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS

Grand Rapids, MI

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CRD#: 2205569

Professional summary

Michael John Bronson is a registered financial advisor currently at VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Grand Rapids, Michigan and VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. located in Grand Rapids, 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 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 8 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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MILLBROOK-MEDIA LLC POSITION: Agent/Member NATURE: Real Estate and sports photography. This is my 16 year old sons business but since he is a minor I need to be on the LLC and open the bank account. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 03/19/2024 ADDRESS: 1951 Millbrook St SE, Grand Rapids MI 49508, United States DESCRIPTION: I will be assisting him with business finances.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

May 15, 2018 - Present

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 3989

Grand Rapids, MI

Current

March 14, 2018 - Present

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

Grand Rapids, MI

Past

April 13, 2018 - May 11, 2018

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

WINDSOR, CT

Past

March 7, 2017 - March 8, 2018

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 169988

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Past

June 10, 2011 - March 8, 2018

SCOTTRADE, INC.

CRD#: 8206

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Past

July 6, 2005 - June 7, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

CRD#: 25574

WYOMING, MI

Past

August 8, 2002 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 16999

CHICAGO, IL

Past

April 1, 1993 - July 15, 2002

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 5979

DETROIT, MI

Past

February 21, 1992 - February 9, 1993

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

CRD#: 18246

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 3989 / SEC#: 801-57963, 8-14495

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/25/2000 Approved)

Terminated by SEC on 11/29/2016

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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.

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Michigan
(3/14/2018)

IAR

Michigan
(5/15/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 3/7/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/5/2001

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/13/1992

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: 2/20/1992

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 8

Date: 6/2/1995

General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 3989 / SEC#: 801-57963, 8-14495

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/25/2000 Approved)

Terminated by SEC on 11/29/2016

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Contact information

Main Address

One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095

Mailing Address

Phone number

(860) 580-2817

Established

New Jersey since 02/01/2000

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

# of Employees

116

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC PART 2A BROCHURE (3/12/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
VOYA INSTITUTIONAL PLAN SERVICES, LLC	SOLE MEMBER OF APPLICANT
GORDON, REGINA AVERY	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	3173644
HULTGREN, KRISTIN HENDERSON	CFO / FINOP	5506534
NICHOLS, JAMES LUTHER IV	MANAGING DIRECTOR	5237805

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	13,160
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 30,885,140,490

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/18/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Michael J. Bronson

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

SCOTTRADE, INC.

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

HIBBARD BROWN & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 3/7/2017

Series 65

Date: 2/5/2001

Series 63

Date: 3/13/1992

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/20/1992

Series 8

Date: 6/2/1995

FINRA

Current Firm

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

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