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Michael E. Mader

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33301
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CRD#: 2408935
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Professional summary


Michael Edward Mader, CFP®, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Michael has worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1. Owner of Real Estate - M. Mader, a real estate organization. Organization's primary address is in Coral Springs, FL. Organization is not primarily engaged in investment-related activity. Start date is April 1, 2022. Three hours per week. Duties include general management of the organization. 2. Owner of Michael Mader Georgia SFH, a holding company for a single family home. Organization's primary address is in Georgia. Organization is not primarily engaged in investment-related activity. Start date was August 5, 2022. Five hours per month. Duties include general management of the organization. 3. Owner of residential rental property in Macon, GA. Activity is not primarily engaged in investment-related activity. Start date is March 13, 2023. Four hours per month. Duties include the general management of the property.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2009

Experience


Current

July 10, 2018 - Present

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 501 E Las Olas Blvd Ste 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
RIA
CRD#: 134600
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

September 4, 2020 - November 20, 2023

MERCER ALLIED COMPANY, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 37404
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

September 4, 2020 - November 20, 2023

GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 361
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

July 6, 2018 - July 6, 2018

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

July 5, 2018 - August 31, 2020

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL
Past

May 2, 2016 - June 29, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Plantation, FL
Past

April 19, 2016 - June 29, 2018

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Plantation, FL
Past

August 24, 2009 - May 11, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
PLANTATION, FL
Past

May 12, 2009 - May 11, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PLANTATION, FL
Past

May 16, 2008 - April 20, 2009

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL
Past

February 26, 2007 - May 30, 2008

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL
Past

September 29, 2004 - March 4, 2005

AMFIN INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13945
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

January 27, 2004 - September 22, 2004

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 27, 2004 - September 22, 2004

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

June 24, 2002 - April 4, 2003

HIGH MARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42467
LAKELAND, FL
Past

October 20, 2000 - June 27, 2002

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
POMPANO BEACH, FL
Past

August 10, 2000 - December 31, 2001

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX
Past

April 23, 1999 - March 8, 2000

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES EQUITIES SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 7315
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL
Past

April 23, 1999 - June 27, 2002

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 27, 1994 - May 11, 1995

HUNTER INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 34722
POMPANO BCH, FL
Past

February 7, 1994 - June 8, 1994

JOSEPH CHARLES & ASSOC., INC.

BD
CRD#: 3949
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

November 15, 1993 - February 15, 1994

INVESTORS ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 958
HACKENSACK, NJ
Past

October 28, 1993 - November 15, 1993

CHATFIELD DEAN & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 14714
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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UC
UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS
FINLIFE PARTNERS | UNITED CAPITAL WEALTH | UNITED CAPITAL RETIREMENT ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL PRIVATE WEALTH COUNSELING | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL LIFE MANAGEMENT | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, INC. | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL | UCFA, LLC | UCFA | PFM | GS PFM | GOLDMAN SACHS PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 134600 / SEC#: 801-64376

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2005 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Florida
(7/10/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/19/2007
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


UC
UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS
FINLIFE PARTNERS | UNITED CAPITAL WEALTH | UNITED CAPITAL RETIREMENT ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL PRIVATE WEALTH COUNSELING | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL LIFE MANAGEMENT | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, LLC | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS, INC. | UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISERS | UNITED CAPITAL | UCFA, LLC | UCFA | PFM | GS PFM | GOLDMAN SACHS PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 134600 / SEC#: 801-64376

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/9/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
125 E John Carpenter Frwy Suite 1300, Irving, TX 75062
Mailing Address
Phone number
(972) 822-2055
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
271

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts41,738
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 17,211,052,120

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/01/2024
Cover Page
10/30/2023
01/26/2023

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Company Information


UNITED CAPITAL FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 134600Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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