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Kelly A. Michel

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CRD#: 2298285
KM

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.

Kelly Ann Michel, AIF®, who also goes by Kelly Ann Escoto, Kelly Escoto, was a registered financial professional .

Kelly is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1992. Kelly had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Kelly Ann Escoto | Kelly Escoto

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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AIF®

Experience


Past

March 7, 2016 - June 2, 2016

NEWPORT GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 29722
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

November 5, 2014 - January 20, 2016

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

February 1, 2003 - March 4, 2014

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 26, 1998 - February 1, 2003

TRANSAMERICA SECURITIES SALES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 17970
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 3, 1997 - May 26, 1998

ONE ORCHARD EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42124
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

December 9, 1992 - January 3, 1997

THE GREAT-WEST LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5927
ENGLEWOOD, CO

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: 6/27/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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NEWPORT GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
NEWPORT GROUP SECURITIES, INC. | THE NEWPORT GROUP | NEWPORT SECURITIES INSURANCE SERVICES | NEWPORT SECURITIES INSURANCE AGENCY | NEWPORT GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 29722 / SEC#: 801-60427, 8-44508

BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/21/2023
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Contact information


Main Address
300 Primera Blvd. Suite 200, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Mailing Address
Phone number
(407) 333-2905
Established
Florida since 12/20/1991
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
38

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NGS NGC ADV PART 2A 2B FINAL 060823 (6/13/2023)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NEWPORT GROUP HOLDINGS I, INC.OWNER
KAPLAN, ROBERT BARRYCCO1286735

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts75
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 22,966,874,617

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Company Information


NEWPORT GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 29722

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