Michael F. Ferro

HORIZON WEALTH ADVISORS

Lakewood Ranch, FL

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CRD#: 2747857

Professional summary

Michael Frederick Ferro, who also goes by Michael Ferro, is a registered financial advisor currently at HORIZON WEALTH ADVISORS located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael Ferro

Other business activities

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SHAREHOLDER OF WEST COAST CONS FUNDING CORP. SHAREHOLDER OF FERRO ENTERPRISES REAL ESTATE HLDG COMPANY. SHAREHOLDER OF LAKEWOOD CENTER OF COMMERCE. WORK APPROXIMATELY 120 HOURS A MONTH SOMETIMES DURING OFFICE HOURS. MANAGING MEMBER OF VERTICAL ASSETS GROUP OF ELLENTON-HOTEL INDUSTRY - 5 HOURS

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 8, 2012 - Present

HORIZON WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 148338

Lakewood Ranch, FL

Past

June 6, 2011 - December 31, 2011

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 127081

SARASOTA, FL

Past

January 18, 2011 - December 31, 2011

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

CRD#: 127081

SARASOTA, FL

Past

March 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 2543

SARASOTA, FL

Past

March 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 2543

SARASOTA, FL

Past

October 19, 2005 - March 1, 2007

CAPITAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 36405

SARASOTA, FL

Past

March 12, 2004 - March 1, 2007

CAPITAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.

CRD#: 36405

SARASOTA, FL

Past

June 27, 1996 - March 11, 2004

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA

CRD#: 8174

SARASOTA, FL

Past

June 21, 1996 - March 11, 2004

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

CRD#: 8174

WEEHAWKEN, NJ

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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HORIZON WEALTH ADVISORS

HORIZON WEALTH ADVISORS | HORIZON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 148338 / SEC#: 801-100378

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2015 Approved)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2015 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2015 Terminated)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Florida
(6/8/2012)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/10/1996

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/28/1996

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 6/20/1996

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

HORIZON WEALTH ADVISORS

HORIZON WEALTH ADVISORS | HORIZON WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 148338 / SEC#: 801-100378

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/24/2015 Approved)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2015 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/8/2015 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

Lakewood Ranch, FL

Mailing Address

9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

Phone number

(941) 362-0161

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HORIZON WEALTH ADV PART 2A (3/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	522
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 216,986,506

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Michael F. Ferro

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Frederick Ferro's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CAPITAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.

CAPITAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA, INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

HORIZON WEALTH ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/10/1996

Series 63

Date: 6/28/1996

Series 7

Date: 6/20/1996

Current Firm

HORIZON WEALTH ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

HORIZON WEALTH ADVISORS

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