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Michael B. Flaherty

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CRD#: 2230537
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Professional summary


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Michael Bartley Flaherty was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Michael had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

October 5, 2017 - August 9, 2018

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 3989
Braintree, MA
Past

October 4, 2017 - August 9, 2018

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
BRAINTREE, MA
Past

November 14, 2014 - August 31, 2017

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
BRAINTREE, MA
Past

October 20, 2014 - August 31, 2017

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
BRAINTREE, MA
Past

July 27, 2011 - September 17, 2014

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

RIA
CRD#: 104510
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 8, 2011 - July 15, 2011

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
ARLINGTON, VA
Past

February 16, 2011 - July 15, 2011

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 19, 2010 - March 7, 2011

KOBREN INSIGHT MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 106473
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

May 27, 2008 - October 22, 2009

ADVISER INVESTMENTS

RIA
CRD#: 106668
NEWTON, MA
Past

June 12, 2007 - March 17, 2008

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
NEWTON, MA
Past

April 27, 2005 - October 17, 2005

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 26, 1998 - November 12, 2004

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 4, 1998 - November 12, 2004

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

August 7, 1997 - March 25, 1998

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

October 4, 1995 - August 7, 1997

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI
Past

May 26, 1992 - July 10, 1995

DEAM INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 754
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
CITISTREET ADVISORS LLC | VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES, INC. | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES LLC | ING INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | D. F. S. & ASSOCIATES

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

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/25/2000 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/29/2016

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/27/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC
CITISTREET ADVISORS LLC | VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES, INC. | SMITH ANNUITY SERVICES LLC | ING INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | D. F. S. & ASSOCIATES

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

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


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VOYA INSTITUTIONAL PLAN SERVICES, LLCSOLE MEMBER OF APPLICANT
GORDON, REGINA AVERYCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3173644
HULTGREN, KRISTIN HENDERSONCFO / FINOP5506534
NICHOLS, JAMES LUTHER IVMANAGING DIRECTOR5237805

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts13,160
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 30,885,140,490

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/18/2024
Cover Page
01/26/2024
01/27/2023

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Company Information


VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

VOYA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 3989

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