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Michael W. Butts

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CRD#: 2773425
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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Michael William Butts, CFA was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Michael had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

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.
TOCQUEVILLE ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P, INVESTMENT ADVISOR, IS AN AFFILIATE OF AND OPERATES OUT OF THE SAME OFFICES AS TOCQUEVILLE SECURITIES L.P.,EMPLOYMENT DATE 10/16/2006, PORTFOLIO MANAGER, APPROXIMATELY 5% TO 75% (APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 135 HOURS) A MONTH OF TIME IS DEVOTED TO TOCQUEVILLE ASSET MANAGEMENT L.P. AND VARIES ACCORDING TO BUSINESS REQUIRMENTS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFA

Experience


Past

April 19, 2021 - January 17, 2024

TOCQUEVILLE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP

RIA
CRD#: 105690
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 2, 2007 - January 17, 2024

TOCQUEVILLE SECURITIES L.P.

BD
CRD#: 26001
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 30, 2000 - July 16, 2003

AMSOUTH INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15692
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

March 18, 1998 - July 12, 2000

INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 12984
APPLETON, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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TOCQUEVILLE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP
TOCQUEVILLE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP

CRD#: 105690 / SEC#: 801-36209

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/1990 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/5/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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TOCQUEVILLE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP
TOCQUEVILLE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP

CRD#: 105690 / SEC#: 801-36209

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/27/1990 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
40 West 57th Street 19th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Mailing Address
Phone number
(212) 698-0800
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
77

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TOCQUEVILLE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP BROCHURE JUNE 2025 (6/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,440
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,660,385,107

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/26/2025
Cover Page
09/27/2024
02/22/2024
03/16/2023

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Company Information


TOCQUEVILLE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP

CRD#: 105690

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