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Michael G. Hiatt

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CRD#: 2215892
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Gary Hiatt, who also goes by Michael Hiatt, Michael G Hiatt, Michael Gary Hiatt, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Michael had worked at 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Hiatt | Michael G Hiatt | Michael Gary Hiatt

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
Sales of investment-related products; part-time or full-time, for companies affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. I may also receive non-investment related compensation from Primerica Mortgage, LLC for the sale of loan products and/or Primerica Client Services, Inc. (a co-located affiliate of PFS Investments Inc.) for part-time referrals of home security and automation products, as well as other home related services. Vector Solutions, not investment related, 09/2020 To Present, Sales Representative, Tampa, Fl, nature of business: Sales Of Software As Solution aka SAAS Products To architect, engineers And contractors which is not investment related. Devoted 160-200 hours per month, 160-200 hours per month during securities trading hours. Michael Hiatt, Self-Owner, not investment related, 03/1970 To Present, Brandon, Fl, nature of business: Outsourced Services, Devoted 2 hours per month average, 2 hours per month during securities trading hours. Description: Outsourced Services.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

July 7, 2022 - July 30, 2025

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10111
BRANDON, FL
Past

May 27, 2022 - July 30, 2025

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
BRANDON, FL
Past

October 12, 2019 - August 14, 2020

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 11, 2019 - August 14, 2020

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4173
TAMPA, FL
Past

September 5, 2013 - December 31, 2017

GLOBAL FINANCIAL PRIVATE CAPITAL, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 132070
BRANDON, FL
Past

September 5, 2013 - December 31, 2017

G.F. INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132939
BRANDON, FL
Past

June 9, 2010 - September 6, 2013

INVESTMENT ADVISORS CORP

RIA
CRD#: 117531
BRANDON, FL
Past

May 27, 2010 - September 6, 2013

BROKER DEALER FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 8073
BRANDON, FL
Past

August 27, 2009 - June 2, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
TAMPA, FL
Past

November 30, 2006 - June 25, 2010

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 125112
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 18, 2006 - November 28, 2006

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 4806
TAMPA, FL
Past

July 17, 2006 - September 8, 2009

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
TAMPA, FL
Past

October 7, 2004 - July 20, 2006

FRANKLIN/TEMPLETON DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 332
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

June 17, 2004 - July 23, 2004

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

RIA
CRD#: 17609
TAMPA, FL
Past

June 15, 2004 - July 23, 2004

GUNNALLEN FINANCIAL, INC

BD
CRD#: 17609
TAMPA, FL
Past

March 9, 2004 - June 28, 2004

SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46035
VALRICO, FL
Past

February 27, 2004 - June 28, 2004

SYNERGY INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46035
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 6, 2003 - December 1, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
TAMPA, FL
Past

September 1, 2003 - December 1, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 11, 1994 - September 5, 2002

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE
Past

March 11, 1993 - August 6, 1993

ALLEN & COMPANY OF FLORIDA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25
LAKELAND, FL
Past

June 1, 1992 - October 27, 1992

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, 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".
PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/22/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 1/3/1996
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm


PI
PFS INVESTMENTS INC.
BLUE MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL GROUP | TORCHLIGHT FINANCIAL GROUP | SWOPE FINANCIAL PARTNERS | SHEPPARD FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMEVISION FINANCIAL GROUP | PRIMERICA ADVISORS | PFS INVESTMENTS INC. | NEWMAN FINANCIAL GROUP | LOE FINANICAL GROUP | LASHNER FINANCIAL GROUP | LANDMARK FINANCIAL GROUP | KELLER FINANCIAL ASSOCIATES | FIRST AMERICAN NATIONAL SECURITIES, INC. | E.H.R. FINANCIAL GROUP | DRAKE FINANCIAL GROUP | DIEHL FINANCIAL GROUP | DEEVERS AND SONS | CMJ FINANCIAL GROUP | CASTLEROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | BOHANNAN FINANCIAL

CRD#: 10111 / SEC#: 801-72263, 8-26486

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/6/2011 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Mailing Address
1 Primerica Parkway, Duluth, GA 30099-0001
Phone number
(770) 381-1000
Established
Georgia since 07/07/1981
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
3,762

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PRIMERICA ADVISORS LIFETIME INVESTMENT PROGRAM (4/18/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PRIMERICA FINANCE CORPORATIONDIRECT OWNER
COLEY, DASIA DEBORAHVICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6760291
JENDUSA, NICHOLAS ADAMEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT6037365
LESUTIS, MICHAELSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COUNSEL4751250
MILLER, DEBORAH LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT3036949
NEMETZ, WILLIAM JAMESDIRECTOR; EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER4589878
REGARD, PAUL ETIENNEPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2448671
RIVET, LORI ALLISONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4496273
SUKIN, KAREN LYNNEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL6292138
WEIGLE, BRIAN STEVENDIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4131816
WELLS, MICHAEL KURTEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER5999501
WOODRING, DANIEL AARONEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4028705

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts70,434
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 11,156,017,804

Disclosures


Regulatory Event22
Arbitration2
Bond2

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/26/2024
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Company Information


PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

CRD#: 10111

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