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Michael W. Cummings

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CRD#: 2247572
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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 W Cummings, who also goes by Michael W Cummings, Michael William Cummings, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Michael had worked at 15 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael W Cummings | Michael William Cummings

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

November 2, 2018 - November 5, 2021

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29357
TEMPE, AZ
Past

October 31, 2018 - November 5, 2021

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29357
TEMPE, AZ
Past

January 26, 2016 - October 4, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

January 5, 2016 - October 4, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

April 28, 2014 - January 22, 2015

LPS CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 155246
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 25, 2013 - April 25, 2014

SOURCE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36719
WESTPORT, CT
Past

October 11, 2011 - November 7, 2013

DEALERWEB LLC

BD
CRD#: 19662
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

August 2, 2007 - October 10, 2011

RAFFERTY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 23682
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

November 3, 2006 - August 9, 2007

SOURCE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36719
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

September 24, 2003 - October 20, 2006

TP ICAP GLOBAL MARKETS AMERICAS LLC

BD
CRD#: 2762
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 1, 2000 - August 25, 2003

NEWEDGE USA, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36118
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 17, 2000 - August 1, 2000

COWEN AND COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7616
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 2, 1998 - May 16, 2000

W.A. CAPITAL MARKETS

BD
CRD#: 6292
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 13, 1998 - October 28, 1998

INTERCAPITAL INTERNATIONAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 22109
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 26, 1996 - July 13, 1998

EXCO RMJ INTERNATIONAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 21287
Past

February 22, 1996 - August 26, 1996

TP ICAP GLOBAL MARKETS AMERICAS LLC

BD
CRD#: 2762
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 30, 1995 - February 29, 1996

LIBERTY BROKERS

BD
CRD#: 32391
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 10, 1994 - February 10, 1996

TULLETT PREBON FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 28196
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 30, 1992 - February 9, 1994

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/22/2016
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BI
BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | CENTRAL FIDELITY SECURITIES, INC. | CENTRAL FIDELITY INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | BWC INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. DBA FIRST HAWAIIAN INVESTMENT SERVICES | BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. (BWIS) AND BWIS D/B/A FHIS | BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. (BWIS)

CRD#: 29357 / SEC#: 801-71300, 8-44261

BD
Terminated by SEC on 10/27/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
13220 California Street 2nd Floor, Omaha, NE 68154-9750
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 338-3919
Established
Delaware since 06/13/1991
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
369

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BWIS WRAP FEE BROCHURE MARCH 2023 (3/31/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BMO HARRIS BANK N.A.SOLE SHAREHOLDER
BIEL, ROLLIN LYNNBWIS VICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/PFO5101711
DUBENDORF, DARIN KEITHBWIS PRESIDENT/CEO - WMG HEAD OF CLIENT SOLUTIONS1692187
HATFIELD, JOHN CALVINBWIS VICE PRESIDENT - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER4272399
PRUITT, JEFFREY PAULBWIS VICE PRESIDENT - CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2455635

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,062
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,024,253,748

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Arbitration1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/21/2023
Cover Page

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Company Information


BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 29357

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