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Michael J. Yi

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Tulsa, OK
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CRD#: 2783820
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Professional summary


Michael Joon Sung Yi, who also goes by Joon Sung Michael Yi, Joon Yi, Joonsung Michael Yi, Michael Joon Sung Yi, Michael J Yi, is a registered financial professional currently at NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
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Aliases


Joon Sung Michael Yi | Joon Yi | Joonsung Michael Yi | Michael Joon Sung Yi | Michael J Yi

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 9, 2025 - Present

NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 35350
Tulsa, OK
Past

March 11, 2022 - March 22, 2024

TRANSAMERICA CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8217
DENVER, CO
Past

October 28, 2021 - February 23, 2022

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Kirkland, WA
Past

October 28, 2021 - February 23, 2022

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 8, 2016 - April 21, 2021

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

February 5, 2016 - April 21, 2021

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

February 5, 2016 - April 30, 2021

IVY DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16496
OVERLAND PARK, KS
Past

September 17, 2008 - January 7, 2016

VIRTUS CAPITAL ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107346
ATLANTA, GA
Past

August 20, 2008 - January 15, 2016

FORESIDE ASSOCIATES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13494
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 30, 2008 - August 20, 2008

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 25, 2008 - August 20, 2008

TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17499
ATLANTA, GA
Past

June 12, 2007 - July 10, 2008

JOHN HANCOCK DISTRIBUTORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 5249
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 7, 2004 - June 6, 2007

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5979
ATLANTA, GA
Past

April 2, 2004 - June 6, 2007

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 16, 2001 - April 14, 2004

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 25, 2000 - April 30, 2001

ENTERPRISE FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 883
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 2, 1999 - December 1, 1999

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7461
ATLANTA, GA
Past

October 18, 1996 - April 29, 1997

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Alaska
(7/9/2025)
RR
California
(7/9/2025)
RR
Idaho
(7/9/2025)
RR
Montana
(7/9/2025)
RR
Oregon
(7/9/2025)
RR
Washington
(7/9/2025)
RR
Wyoming
(7/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/25/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


ND
NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC | NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS INC.

CRD#: 35350 / SEC#: , 8-46655

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


Main Address
30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Mailing Address
30 Hudson Street 22nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Phone number
(201) 685-6220
Established
Delaware since 10/31/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NEW YORK LIFE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS LLC.SHAREHOLDER - 100%-MEMBER
AKKERMAN, JOHN WILLIAMSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, NYL INVESTMENTS INSTITUTIONAL SALES-ELECTED OFFICER2780712
ANDREOLA, MICHAEL JOSEPHDIRECTOR, COMPLIANCE AND SALES MATERIAL REVIEW - ELECTED OFFICER4302689
BAIN, KAREN ANNMANAGING DIRECTOR, TAX-ELECTED OFFICER6160313
BARROS, JOSE NEPTALI JRCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MANAGING DIRECTOR-ELECTED OFFICER3118930
BENINTENDE, JACK ROBERT JR.MANAGING DIRECTOR, INDEX IQ - ELECTED OFFICER7714943
CRUZ, DAVID NMNSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, INSTITUTIONAL LIFE-ELECTED OFFICER2560569
GAMBLE, MICHAEL ADAMMANAGING DIRECTOR, INSTITUTIONAL LIFE-ELECTED OFFICER7536233
GOLDSTEIN, ANDREW PHILLIPMANAGING DIRECTOR, FIELD OPERATIONS VALUE STREAM AGENCY WHOLESALE-ELECTED OFFICER5103842
HANSEN, MARTA SOFIADIRECTOR(OFFICER), CFO, FINOP, TREASURER, PRINCIPAL OPS OFFICER-ELECTED OFFICER4899589
HARTE, FRANCIS MICHAELSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR-ELECTED OFFICER1976402
HOWARD, LINDA MARIEDIRECTOR AND CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AML OFFICER AND OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL OFFICER-ELECTED OFFICER2822341
LEHNEIS, KIRK CHRISTOPHERSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD-ELECTED OFFICER6773807
LONG, HARRY SCOTTDIRECTOR, INSURANCE SOLUTIONS-RETAIL LIFE-ELECTED OFFICER2029580
MEADE, COLLEEN ANNESECRETARY-ELECTED OFFICER5615089
MICUCCI, ALISON HIERSSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, MACKAY SHIELDS INSTITUTIONAL SALES-ELECTED OFFICER2709298
MILLAY, EDWARD PAULMANAGING DIRECTOR - ELECTED OFFICER7837443
MISRA, MANALI SUDHIRASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL, ASSISTANT SECRETARY - ELECTED OFFICER8047340
SABAL, CRAIG ANDREWSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, NYL INVESTORS INSTITUTIONAL SALES-ELECTED OFFICER4591702
SHARRIER, ELIZABETH ANNEASSISTANT SECRETARY-ELECTED OFFICER2049186
STRINGER, CHRISTOPHER RYANSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, APOGEM CAPITAL INSTITUTIONAL SALES-ELECTED OFFICER5149663
WICKWIRE, BRIAN DAVIDCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CONTROLLER, MANAGING DIRECTOR-ELECTED OFFICER4332103

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Company Information


NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 35350Tulsa, OK

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