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Michael G. Mays

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CRD#: 2782249
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Professional summary

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Michael Gerald Mays was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1999. Michael had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Past

February 10, 2012 - December 14, 2012

CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 47770
MELVILLE, NY
Past

January 4, 2012 - February 9, 2012

LIBERTY PARTNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 130390
MELVILLE, NY
Past

November 1, 2010 - July 14, 2011

GLOBAL ARENA CAPITAL CORP

BD
CRD#: 16871
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 10, 2009 - November 2, 2010

PRESTIGE FINANCIAL CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30407
MELVILLE, NY
Past

August 19, 2009 - November 9, 2009

ITRADEDIRECT.COM CORP

BD
CRD#: 18281
SELDEN, NY
Past

October 24, 2007 - July 23, 2009

PRESTIGE FINANCIAL CENTER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30407
GARDEN CITY, NY
Past

July 5, 2006 - October 1, 2007

AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42822
BOHEMIA, NY
Past

April 6, 2006 - June 9, 2006

GREAT EASTERN SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2061
SMITHTOWN, NY
Past

December 14, 2005 - April 4, 2006

AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42822
MELVILLE, NY
Past

July 14, 2005 - December 2, 2005

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 44848
CENTEREACH, NY
Past

March 30, 2005 - June 28, 2005

J.P. TURNER & COMPANY, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43177
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 4, 2003 - March 23, 2005

AURA FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42822
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

September 2, 1999 - October 17, 2003

SALOMON GREY FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 43413
DALLAS, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/12/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/28/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 6/18/2001
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

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CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES
CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES | DBA CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CHELSEA MORGAN SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 47770 / SEC#: , 8-51916

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Long Island district office)
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Contact information

Main Address
242 Main Street, Staten Island, NY 10307
Mailing Address
242 Main Street, Staten Island, NY 10307
Phone number
(718) 967-8400
Established
New York since 05/05/1999
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
PISAPIA, JOHN THOMASPRESIDENT2336216
SEBOLD, STEPHEN RAPHAELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2453748

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Company Information

CHELSEA FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 47770

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