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Michael J. Mortell

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CRD#: 2505419
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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 James Mortell, who also goes by Mike Mortell, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael had worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, Series 82TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mike Mortell

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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Experience


Past

March 11, 2019 - March 3, 2023

ANKURA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 114155
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 12, 2018 - February 28, 2019

GP BULLHOUND INC.

BD
CRD#: 147794
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 28, 2017 - March 1, 2018

WEILD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 132398
BOULDER, CO
Past

November 26, 2003 - December 11, 2015

GRANDWOOD SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 127211
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 24, 1994 - November 5, 2001

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
Series 63
Date: 2/21/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 82TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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ANKURA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC
ANKURA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | NAVIGANT CONSULTING ENERGY CAPITAL, LLC | NAVIGANT CONSULTING CAPITAL, LLC | NAVIGANT CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 114155 / SEC#: , 8-53403

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
485 Lexington Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Mailing Address
485 Lexington Avenue 10th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Phone number
(212) 818-1555
Established
Delaware since 06/01/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (50 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
THOREAU HOLDCO, LLCSOLE MEMBER
HILFER, STEVEN MARTINDIRECTOR1744802
LENART, BRIAN DOUGLASCCO, AMLCO736107
OBSBAUM, FREDRIC MICHAELFINOP, PFO/POO1160811

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Company Information


ANKURA CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 114155

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