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Mike H. Mickels

COCHRANMICKELS RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS
Huntsville, AL 35816
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CRD#: 2761797
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Professional summary

Mike Hugh Mickels is a registered financial advisor currently at COCHRANMICKELS RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS, LLC located in Huntsville, Alabama.

Mike is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Mike has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer

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.
Independent licensed insurance agent; 07/2012; Huntsville, AL; insurance and annuity product sales; 5 hrs./month devoted including during market hours.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 29, 2023 - Present

COCHRANMICKELS RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS, LLC

Office #1: 4801 University Square Drive, Suite 26, Huntsville, AL 35816
RIA
CRD#: 327837
Huntsville, AL
Past

May 17, 2023 - October 30, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
Huntsville, AL
Past

April 20, 2016 - October 30, 2023

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
Huntsville, AL
Past

June 2, 2014 - April 21, 2016

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
Birmingham, AL

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
Alabama
(10/30/2023)
IAR
Texas
(9/29/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/16/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/16/2014
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 6
Date: 6/2/2014
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

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COCHRANMICKELS RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS, LLC
COCHRANMICKELS RETIREMENT SPECIALIST | COCHRANMICKELS RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS, LLC

CRD#: 327837 / SEC#:

Alabama
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2023 Approved)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/9/2023 Conditional Restricted)
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Contact information

Main Address
4801 University Square Drive, Suite 26, Huntsville, AL 35816
Mailing Address
Phone number
(256) 417-4870
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts42
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 29,987,241

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Company Information

COCHRANMICKELS RETIREMENT SPECIALISTS, LLC

CRD#: 327837Huntsville, AL 35816

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