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Michael J. Wells

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES
Allison, IA
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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 CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Allison, Iowa.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mike Wells

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.
INVENSURE INSURANCE BROKERS; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; 17991 COWAN, IRVINE, CA, 92614; PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS; INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; 04/2015 TO PRESENT; LESS THAN 10 HOURS PER MONTH DURING NON-TRADING HOURS; SERVICING A SMALL NUMBER OF COMMERCIAL CLIENT ACCOUNTS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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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®

Experience


Current

April 9, 2015 - Present

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
Allison, IA
Past

October 14, 2021 - March 30, 2023

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
Palm Desert, CA
Past

April 9, 2015 - August 30, 2021

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
Palm Desert, CA
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.

Visual representation of state registrations

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Alaska
(1/13/2022)
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Arizona
(10/14/2021)
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Arkansas
(1/13/2022)
RR
Colorado
(1/13/2022)
RR
Kansas
(1/13/2022)
RR
Louisiana
(1/13/2022)
RR
Missouri
(1/13/2022)
RR
Nebraska
(1/13/2022)
RR
New Mexico
(1/13/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(1/13/2022)
RR
Texas
(1/13/2022)
RR
Utah
(1/13/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/16/1998
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CB
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.
CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. | TRUSTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS DBA OF CUNA BROKERAGE | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS WESTCONSIN INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS TENNESSEE VALLEY INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS SUNMARK LIFE STAGE ADVISORY | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS SUNMARK LIFE STAGE ADVISORY | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS MECU INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS FIRST WEALTH ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS FINANCIALEDGE ADVISORY GROUP | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS ENVISTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS CUNA MUTUAL GROUP FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS CLEARVIEW INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS BCU INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS ALEC INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS AAFCU INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 13941 / SEC#: 801-60099, 8-30027

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


Main Address
2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, IA 50677
Mailing Address
2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, IA 50677
Phone number
(319) 352-4090
Established
Wisconsin since 05/11/1983
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
716

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CBSI WRAP FEE BROCHURE 3-2022 (3/31/2022)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CUNA MUTUAL INVESTMENT CORPORATIONOWNER
BARBATO, PAUL DAMIENSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT7064310
BOAN, JOSEPH SALVATOREPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR2379993
BROCK, JENNY MARIETREASURER6654483
COPELAND, CHRISTOPHER JUDDDIRECTOR6437117
HABERSTICH, MELISSA MCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4190838
KARLS, WILLIAM ANTONDIRECTOR6847792
POPPE, CHRISTINE ELIZABETHLICENSING OFFICER4080909
SCHULTZ, TAMMY LYNNDIRECTOR7991087
THOMAS, BARTH TSECRETARY/DIRECTOR2849100

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts20,233
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,790,352,615

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration6

Red Flags


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Company Information


CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13941Allison, IA

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