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Michael P. Scherer

AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE CAPITAL
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
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CRD#: 2802395
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Professional summary


Michael Patrick Scherer is a registered financial professional currently at AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE CAPITAL, LLC located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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#1. NAME OF BUSINESS - INGENIOUS IO; INVESTMENT RELATED - NO; ADDRESS - 116 WEST HUBBARD STREET, SUITE 301, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60654; NATURE - CLOUD BASED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLATFORM; POSITION - OWNER; START DATE - 08/2017; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH - 0, WITH ZERO DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES - STRATEGIC INTRODUCTIONS. #2. NAME OF BUSINESS - REAL CONNEX; INVESTMENT RELATED - NO; ADDRESS - 122 W. 26TH STREET, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10001; NATURE - IS A B2B REAL ESTATE DEAL-MAKING PLATFORM DESIGN TO CONNECT THE ENTIRE REAL ESTATE ECOSYSTEM TOGETHER IN ONE PLACE TO HELP MAKE MORE TRANSACTIONS HAPPEN FASTER AND MORE EFFICIENTLY; POSITION - PASSIVE OWNER; START DATE - 2016; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH - 0, WITH ZERO DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES - NONE. #3. NAME OF BUSINESS - ENSENIA WEALTH, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED - YES; ADDRESS - 2901 BUTTERFIELD ROAD, OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60523; NATURE - INVESTMENT ADVISOR; POSITION - ACTIVE OWNER; START DATE - 11/2018; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH - 120, WITH 6.5 DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES - PORTFOLIO MANAGER AND INVESTMENT ADVISOR. #4. NAME OF BUSINESS - MRRM, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED - YES; ADDRESS - 1810 N KASPER AVENUE, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004; NATURE - HOLDING COMPANY FOR OWNERSHIP PURPOSES; POSITION - OWNER/MANAGING MEMBER; START DATE - 2018; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH - 0, WITH ZERO DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES - HOLDING COMPANY. #5. NAME OF BUSINESS - REDELY; INVESTMENT RELATED - YES; ADDRESS - STILL WAITING ON DOCUMENTATION; NATURE - REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION PLATFORM; POSITION - PASSIVE OWNER; START DATE - ; 01/2020; APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH - 1 TO 2, WITH ZERO DURING TRADING HOURS; DUTIES - INTRODUCTIONS OF PLATFORM TO RIA'S & FAMILY OFFICES.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 5, 2025 - Present

AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 3909 Research Park Drive Suite 250, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
BD
CRD#: 309956
Ann Arbor, MI
Past

August 27, 2018 - March 14, 2025

RCX CAPITAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 114290
THE WOODLANDS, TX
Past

March 27, 2009 - June 28, 2022

INLAND INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109933
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

September 7, 2007 - August 28, 2018

INLAND SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15807
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

January 23, 1998 - July 18, 2007

FIRST ANALYSIS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 10446
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 9, 1996 - December 23, 1996

INVESTORS ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 958
HACKENSACK, NJ

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
Alabama
(7/31/2025)
RR
California
(7/17/2025)
RR
Colorado
(11/4/2025)
RR
Indiana
(3/5/2025)
RR
Michigan
(9/25/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(9/25/2025)
RR
New York
(7/23/2025)
RR
Ohio
(3/5/2025)
RR
Tennessee
(3/5/2025)
RR
Texas
(3/5/2025)
RR
Utah
(3/5/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/26/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


AA
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE CAPITAL, LLC
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE CAPITAL, LLC | LINK ALTS CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 309956 / SEC#: , 8-70651

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


Main Address
3909 Research Park Drive Suite 250, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Mailing Address
3909 Research Park Drive Suite 250, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Phone number
(248) 428-8002
Established
Colorado since 07/06/2020
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
CARPE DIEM I, LLCMEMBER
CONCORDE INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLCOWNER/MANAGING MEMBER
DELUNA, LORI MARIECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5087442
KAMMEYER, JOSHUA JAMESPRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5745175
KAVANAUGH, JASON PATRICKPRESIDENT, DESIGNATED PRINCIPAL2693303

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Company Information


AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 309956Ann Arbor, MI 48108

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