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Michael D. Giblin

DOVETAIL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
Wilmington, NC 28403-7059
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CRD#: 2703417
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Professional summary


Michael Dennis Giblin, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at DOVETAIL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC located in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
1.CAMERON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, UNCW - WILMINGTON, NC. TEACHER. STARTED 12/10/2010. 5 HOURS WEEKLY, 0 DURING TRADING HOURS. 2. LANDFALL COUNTRY CLUB - WILMINGTON, NC. CHARITY GRANTS COMMITTEE MEMBER. STRATED 02/04/2011. 3 HOURS WEEKLY, 0 DURING TRADING HOURS. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED 3. Address: Wilmington, NC - Nature of the Business: Support Company/DBA (Non-Owner) - Position/Title: Advisor - Investment Related: No - Start Date: 03/31/2017 - Hours per month devoted to this business: 0 - Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0 - Description of duties: Advisor

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®

Start date: 2008

Experience


Current

February 1, 2021 - Present

DOVETAIL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

Office #1: 210-4 Avondale Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403-7059
RIA
CRD#: 311298
Wilmington, NC
Past

June 29, 2009 - December 31, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

April 24, 2009 - December 31, 2020

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

May 15, 2006 - May 11, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

May 5, 2006 - May 11, 2009

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WILMINGTON, NC
Past

July 8, 2003 - March 15, 2006

OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 249
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 11, 2002 - March 3, 2003

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 28, 1996 - April 11, 2002

HERZOG, HEINE, GEDULD, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2186
NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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DOVETAIL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
DOVETAIL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
DOVETAIL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | TRANSITUS WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 311298 / SEC#: 801-119910

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2020 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
North Carolina
(2/1/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 5/12/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 3/16/1999
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/24/2001
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


DOVETAIL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
DOVETAIL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC
DOVETAIL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | TRANSITUS WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 311298 / SEC#: 801-119910

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/9/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
210-4 Avondale Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403-7059
Mailing Address
Phone number
(910) 395-1991
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DOVETAIL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC ADV PART 2A (5/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts882
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 258,530,813

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Company Information


DOVETAIL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

DOVETAIL FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

CRD#: 311298Wilmington, NC 28403-7059

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