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Michael J. Wells

ATHENE SECURITIES
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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CRD#: 2671501
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Professional summary

Michael Jeffrey Wells, CFP®, CLU®, who also goes by Mike Wells, is a registered financial professional currently at ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC located in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Mike Wells

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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®

Certified Financial Planner

CLU®

Chartered Life Underwriter

Experience

Current

December 2, 2025 - Present

ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
BD
CRD#: 36867
West Des Moines, IA
Past

October 14, 2021 - March 30, 2023

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
Anthem, AZ
Past

April 9, 2015 - August 30, 2021

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
Anthem, AZ
Past

April 9, 2015 - November 24, 2025

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
WAVERLY, IA
Past

January 4, 2014 - February 11, 2014

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 9, 2012 - October 16, 2013

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
IRVINE, CA
Past

June 28, 2011 - March 1, 2012

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
ORANGE, CA
Past

June 20, 2011 - March 1, 2012

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
ORANGE, CA
Past

December 16, 2010 - June 21, 2011

C.K. COOPER & COMPANY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 106578
IRVINE, CA
Past

December 14, 2010 - June 21, 2011

C.K. COOPER & COMPANY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 106578
IRVINE, CA
Past

January 2, 2008 - December 31, 2008

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
IRVINE, CA
Past

December 4, 2007 - December 31, 2008

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 13, 2006 - November 2, 2006

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
IRVINE, CA
Past

October 3, 2005 - November 2, 2006

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
IRVINE, CA
Past

September 23, 2004 - July 7, 2005

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
LINCOLN, NE
Past

June 17, 2003 - September 13, 2004

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 23988
FONTANA, CA
Past

June 17, 2003 - September 13, 2004

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
Past

February 26, 2003 - July 8, 2003

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14416
WHITTIER, CA
Past

February 21, 2003 - July 8, 2003

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

August 16, 2001 - February 18, 2003

WAMU INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 599
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 6, 1998 - August 7, 2001

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 30, 1996 - January 22, 1998

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 12, 1996 - May 31, 1996

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 421
OAKDALE, MN

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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.

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RR
Arizona
(12/17/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/16/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/9/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 11/10/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 2/9/1996
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

AS
ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC
ATHENE SECURITIES IOWA, LLC | IL SECURITIES, LLC | IL SECURITIES, INC. | IL SECURITIES LLC | AVIVA SECURITIES, LLC | ATLAS SP SECURITIES | ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 36867 / SEC#: , 8-47499

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Mailing Address
7700 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone number
(515) 342-4616
Established
Indiana since 04/21/2006
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
ATHENE USA CORPORATIONATHENE SECURITIES, LLC
BATTERSON, CHAD MPRESIDENT, COO, FINOP4880009
BURTON, SHEILA SUECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
GEYELIN, ANTONY LAUSSAT IIIVICE PRESIDENT4605388
HUNT, ANGELA JEANCOMPLIANCE OFFICER7192588

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Company Information

ATHENE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 36867West Des Moines, IA 50266

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