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Michael R. Castillo

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CRD#: 2896597
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Professional summary


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Michael Ray Castillo was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael had worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


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

March 18, 2015 - August 17, 2016

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
Past

March 17, 2015 - August 17, 2016

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA
Past

September 16, 2011 - March 6, 2015

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25454
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 15, 2011 - March 6, 2015

ESSEX NATIONAL SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25454
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 1, 2011 - September 12, 2011

LUCIA CAPITAL GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 152396
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

February 1, 2011 - September 12, 2011

LUCIA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37179
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 28, 2011 - September 13, 2011

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32444
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

March 16, 2009 - December 8, 2009

ARROWHEAD INVESTMENT CENTER, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 41435
BARSTOW, CA
Past

March 11, 2009 - July 25, 2009

INTEGRITY PLANNERS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 138265
SAN BERNARDINO, CA
Past

May 1, 2007 - December 8, 2009

ARROWHEAD INVESTMENT CENTER, LLC

BD
CRD#: 41435
BARSTOW, CA
Past

March 29, 2006 - October 26, 2006

INDIEVEST SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 137741
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

June 3, 2002 - December 5, 2005

UBS INTERNATIONAL INC.

BD
CRD#: 107726
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 4, 2002 - June 3, 2002

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

July 26, 1999 - February 20, 2001

WEB STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37733
DEERFIELD, IL
Past

December 18, 1997 - February 18, 1998

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 18, 1997 - February 18, 1998

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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NF
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CAPITAL CONSULTING GROUP | NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NEXT ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 46214 / SEC#: 801-56786, 8-51356

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/20/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/8/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


NF
NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CAPITAL CONSULTING GROUP | NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | NEXT ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 46214 / SEC#: 801-56786, 8-51356

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/20/1999 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Dallas district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
11740 Katy Freeway Suite 600, Houston, TX 77079
Mailing Address
11740 Katy Freeway Suite 600, Houston, TX 77079
Phone number
(713) 789-7122
Established
Virginia since 06/28/1998
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
564

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

NEXT FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NEXT FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC.SHAREHOLDER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMOCORPORATE SECRETARY3214453
SCHUMANN, ALEXIS VADVISORY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3157769
SCHUMANN, ALEXIS VCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3157769
TYMKIW, TRISHA LYNNPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER3197368

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts16,805
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,769,456,133

Disclosures


Regulatory Event27
Arbitration3
Bond3

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
11/27/2024
Cover Page
06/28/2024

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Company Information


NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 46214

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