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Michael W. Beardsley

INTERNET SECURITIES
Oakland, CA 94612
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CRD#: 2546470
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Professional summary


Michael Wayne Beardsley, who also goes by Michael W Beardsley, is a registered financial advisor currently at INTERNET SECURITIES located in Oakland, California and RAINMAKER SECURITIES, LLC located in New York, New York.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO, SIE, Series 87, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Michael W Beardsley

Other business activities


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GENERAL PARTNER OF IMPACT TECHNOLOGY FUND, A VENTURE CAPITAL FUND LOCATED AT 300 FRANK H. OGAWA PLAZA, SUITE 238 OAKLAND CA 94612.WHEN THE FUND IS ABLE TO RAISE CAPITAL IT WILL BE INVESTMENT RELATED. SPEND 20 HOURS PER MONTH WORKING FOR IMPACT TECHNOLOGY FUND. EARLY STAGE INVESTMENTS WILL BE IN IMPACT TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDING IOT, AI, ROBOTICS, WATER, AND HEALTH CARE IT. INTERNET SECURITIES. MR. BEARDSLEY OVERSEES THE RIA DIVISION AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANNUAL UPDATES AND FORM SUBMITTAL. 4 HOURS PER WEEK. IMPACT TECHNOLOGY FUND WILL BE HOUSED WITHIN RIA DIVISION. APARTMENT RENTAL OWNER 10 HOURS PER MONTH. TIMBER COVE VACATION HOME RENTAL; THIS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE IS PART OF FAMILY ESTATE; LOCATED IN JENNER, CA; NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED; 1-4% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS. LAKE TAHOE CABIN VACATION HOME RENTAL; OWNER OF 2 BEDROOM CABIN; 2-5% 1-4% OF TIME SPENT ON THIS ACTIVITY DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 24, 2017 - Present

INTERNET SECURITIES

Office #1: 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite 238, Oakland, CA 94612
RIA
CRD#: 102800
Oakland, CA
Current

May 30, 2013 - Present

RAINMAKER SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132995
New York, NY
Past

November 21, 2013 - December 31, 2016

INTERNET SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 102800
OAKLAND, CA
Past

January 19, 2006 - September 13, 2012

INTERNET SECURITIES

RIA
CRD#: 102800
OAKLAND, CA
Past

July 7, 2000 - September 13, 2012

INTERNET SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 102800
OAKLAND, CA
Past

July 14, 1998 - January 22, 1999

PACIFIC GROWTH EQUITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 24835
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 3, 1995 - October 20, 1997

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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

RR
California
(5/30/2013)
IAR
California
(1/24/2017)
RR
Florida
(2/26/2021)
RR
Nevada
(11/27/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/7/2006
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


IS
INTERNET SECURITIES
INTERNET SECURITIES | TECHNOLOGY FUND | INTERNET SECURITIES, INCORPORATED

CRD#: 102800 / SEC#: , 8-52177

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/24/2017 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 11/12/2012
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Contact information


Main Address
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite 238, Oakland, CA 94612
Mailing Address
Phone number
(510) 444-5240
Established
California since 02/19/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
BEARDSLEY, MICHAEL WAYNESHAREHOLDER CCO

Disclosures


Regulatory Event2

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Company Information


INTERNET SECURITIES

CRD#: 102800Oakland, CA 94612

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