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Michael E. Sheets

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS
Morton, IL 61550
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CRD#: 2860384
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Professional summary


Michael Edward Sheets, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. located in Morton, Illinois.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 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.
MORTON COMMUNITY BANK LOCATED AT 721 W. JACKSON ST. STREET MORTON, IL . BANKING AND INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS WITH NETWORKING AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES THROUGH WAYNE HUMMER INVESTMENTS. POSITION IS A PAID EMPLOYEE ROLE WITH� 0 HOURS PER MONTH, OF WHICH 0 HOURS ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.�START DATE OF RELATIONSHIP IS 10/18/1998. WHI COMPLIANCE HAS REVIEWED THE OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT AND HAVE DETERMINED THAT ACTIVITY: 1.) DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH OR COMPROMISE EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES TO WHI, AND 2.) WILL NOT BE VIEWED BY THE PUBLIC AS PART OF WHI'S BUSINESS. MORTON COMMUNITY BANK LOCATED AT 721 W. JACKSON ST. STREET MORTON, IL . BANKING AND INVESTMENT RELATED BUSINESS WITH NETWORKING AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES THROUGH WAYNE HUMMER INVESTMENTS. POSITION IS A Commercial banking ROLE WITH� 20 HOURS PER MONTH, OF WHICH 20 HOURS ARE DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.�START DATE OF RELATIONSHIP IS 10/18/1998. WHI COMPLIANCE HAS REVIEWED THE OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT AND HAVE DETERMINED THAT ACTIVITY: 1.) DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH OR COMPROMISE EMPLOYEE'S RESPONSIBILITIES TO WHI, AND 2.) WILL NOT BE VIEWED BY THE PUBLIC AS PART OF WHI'S BUSINESS.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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

Experience


Current

September 23, 2024 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 721 W Jackson St, Morton, IL 61550
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Morton, IL
Current

September 23, 2024 - Present

OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

Office #1: 721 W Jackson St, Morton, IL 61550
RIA
BD
CRD#: 35371
Morton, IL
Past

January 8, 2007 - September 20, 2024

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 875
MORTON, IL
Past

December 7, 2006 - September 20, 2024

WINTRUST INVESTMENTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 875
MORTON, IL
Past

November 16, 2001 - December 31, 2006

GREAT LAKES ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110757
MORTON, IL
Past

October 27, 1998 - December 7, 2006

FOCUSED INVESTMENTS L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 37532
MORTON, IL
Past

April 8, 1997 - October 21, 1998

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

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".
OI
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION SECURITIES, INC. | OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. | INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35371 / SEC#: 801-67242, 8-46661

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2006 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/7/2006 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/23/2007 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)

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.
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
Arizona
(9/23/2024)
RR
Arkansas
(9/23/2024)
RR
California
(9/23/2024)
RR
Colorado
(9/23/2024)
RR
Florida
(9/23/2024)
RR
Georgia
(9/23/2024)
RR
Illinois
(9/23/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(9/23/2024)
RR
Indiana
(9/23/2024)
RR
Iowa
(9/23/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(9/23/2024)
RR
Maryland
(9/23/2024)
RR
Michigan
(9/23/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(9/23/2024)
RR
Missouri
(9/23/2024)
RR
Nebraska
(9/23/2024)
RR
Nevada
(9/23/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(9/23/2024)
RR
New York
(9/23/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(9/23/2024)
RR
Ohio
(9/23/2024)
RR
Oklahoma
(9/23/2024)
RR
Oregon
(9/23/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(9/23/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(9/23/2024)
RR
Texas
(9/23/2024)
IAR
Texas
(9/23/2024)
RR
Virginia
(9/23/2024)
RR
Washington
(9/23/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(9/23/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/2/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


OI
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.
CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION SECURITIES, INC. | OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC. | INFINEX INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 35371 / SEC#: 801-67242, 8-46661

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/2/2006 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Maine
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/7/2006 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/23/2007 Terminated)
New Hampshire
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
Rhode Island
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/22/2006 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-4858
Mailing Address
538 Preston Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450-4858
Phone number
(203) 599-6000
Established
Connecticut since 04/07/1993
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
630

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A (3/31/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS HOLDINGS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
AMARANTE, STEPHEN PAULPRESIDENT, CEO AND DIRECTOR3165067
CORNICK, GREGORY ALLENDIRECTOR3132991
HAMMOND, DORI JAMILLECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3259012
MITCHELL, CHRISTOPHER MILLSCORPORATE TREASURER, FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL2420144
PRICE, JAMES DALECHAIRMAN1243224
SCHLUETER, MATTHEW ADAMDIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS2627931

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts8,779
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,024,448,971

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8

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Company Information


OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.

CRD#: 35371Morton, IL 61550

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