MG
Michael F. Gacek
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES
Simsbury, CT 06089
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CRD#: 2483249
MG
Professional summary
Michael Francis Gacek, AIF®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC. located in Simsbury, Connecticut.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) Multiple Life & Health Insurance Business. 2) New Foundations, Inc. (fka Hillside Acres); 2 Beecher Road, Wolcott, CT 06716; 04/2005; Secretary, Board of Directors; Vote on issues pertaining to operation of group home; Not Investment Related; 3 hours/month; 0 hours/month during business hours; No Compensation. 3) Wealth Preservation Partners, LLC; 90 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06089; 03/2009; Financial Planner; Meet with clients and advise on retirement planning; Not Investment Related; 160 hours/month; 160 hours/month during business hours; Commissions, Wages/Salary/Tips. 4) Fiondella Insurance and Retirement Planning, Inc.; 90 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06089; 06/1994; Financial Planner; Present benefits of insurance products to clients for sale; Not Investment Related; 160 hours/month; 160 hours/month during business hours; Commissions, Wages/Salary/Tips. 5) True Choice Financial Group; 300 ParkBrooke Place Suite 200, Woodstock GA 30189; 01/2010; Agent; Sale of fixed index annuities; Investment Related; 10 hours/month; 10 hours/month during business hours; Credits towards marketing/client appreciation events.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
Experience
Current
February 27, 2003 - Present
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 90 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06089RIA
BD
CRD#: 43285
Simsbury, CT
Current
January 10, 2003 - Present
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
Office #1: 90 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06089RIA
BD
CRD#: 43285
Simsbury, CT
Past
November 15, 2002 - January 13, 2003
MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY
RIA
CRD#: 547
SIMSBURY, CT
Past
February 6, 2002 - January 13, 2003
MAIN STREET MANAGEMENT COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 547
BOSTON, MA
Past
March 25, 1999 - February 11, 2002
WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past
May 13, 1994 - April 1, 1999
DOMINARI SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 18975
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
IAR
Arizona(2/14/2023)
RR
California(1/8/2025)
IAR
Colorado(1/8/2025)
RR
Connecticut(1/10/2003)
IAR
Connecticut(2/27/2003)
RR
Florida(3/21/2006)
IAR
Florida(1/31/2025)
IAR
Maine(4/30/2025)
RR
Massachusetts(1/10/2003)
IAR
Massachusetts(4/19/2023)
IAR
Mississippi(7/28/2025)
IAR
New Hampshire(1/9/2025)
IAR
New Jersey(1/9/2025)
IAR
North Carolina(1/9/2025)
RR
North Carolina(1/10/2025)
IAR
Pennsylvania(1/29/2024)
RR
Rhode Island(5/17/2022)
RR
South Carolina(1/29/2020)
IAR
Texas(1/9/2025)
RR
Virginia(1/8/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
MH
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.
CRD#: 43285 / SEC#: 801-57304, 8-50214
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/14/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1125 N.w. Couch Street Suite 900, Portland, OR 97209
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 2207, Portland, OR 97208-2207
Phone number
(888) 520-6784
Established
Oregon since 03/21/1997
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,442
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| M FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INCORPORATED | EQUITY OWNER | |
| HANEY-JACKSON, LAURA ELIZABETH | VICE PRESIDENT - PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 4771801 |
| LUDWIG, STEVEN CHARLES | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2440911 |
| ROGERS, MARIA RENEE | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2442526 |
| SCHOONMAKER, MICHAEL SKI | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2408456 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 8,234 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 4,078,516,284 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2025 | ||
| 11/13/2024 | ||
| 08/28/2023 |
Red Flags
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