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Michael Anthony Livingston

Michael A. Livingston

FOUNTAIN SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT
Cincinnati, OH 45242
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CRD#: 2918839
Michael Anthony Livingston

Professional summary


Michael Anthony Livingston, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at FOUNTAIN SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT located in Cincinnati, Ohio and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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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.
(dba) EISENZIMMER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.; Investment Related; 4520 Cooper Road, Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45242; Financial Services; Financial Planner; Start Date 07/2018; 2 hours per month with 1 hour per month occurring during trading hours; Offer financial planning services. >> INSURANCE SALES; Non-Investment Related; 4520 Cooper Road, Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45242; Insurance; Agent; Start Date 04/2012; 5 hours per month with 3 of those hours per month occurring during trading hours; Offer insurance sales (life and health only) and service as part of the financial planning process. >> MICHAEL LIVINGSTON FS LLC; Non-Investment Related; 4520 Cooper Road, Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45242; Sole Member; Administrative; Start Date 05/2018; 1 hour per month with no hours per month during trading hours; LLC used for tax and legal purposes. >> FOUNTAIN SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC; Investment Related; 4520 Cooper Road, Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45242; Financial Planning; Financial Planner/Owner; Start Date 01/2022; 5 hours per month with the majority of those hours per month occurring trading hours; As a registered investment advisor, I offer financial planning services. >> GATEWAY TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE; Non-Investment Related; 500 Technology Way, Florence, KY 41042; Other; Board Member - Advisory Board for School of Business; Start Date 05/2022; 2 hours per month with 1 hour per month occurring during trading hours; Attend quarterly meetings and offer guidance on programs for business students. I may speak to classes in the future in regard to Personal Financial Planning.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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®

Start date: 2006

Experience


Current

April 20, 2022 - Present

FOUNTAIN SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 4520 Cooper Road Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45242
RIA
CRD#: 316955
Cincinnati, OH
Current

February 20, 2025 - Present

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 4520 Cooper Road Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45242Office #2: 3814 West Street Suite 311, Cincinnati, OH 45227
BD
CRD#: 13572
Cincinnati, OH
Past

July 24, 2018 - April 5, 2022

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15708
Cincinnati, OH
Past

July 24, 2018 - February 20, 2025

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
Cincinnati, OH
Past

January 5, 2012 - July 23, 2018

SECURITIES AMERICA ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110518
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

January 4, 2012 - July 23, 2018

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

December 17, 2008 - September 19, 2011

1ST GLOBAL ADVISORS INC

RIA
CRD#: 111133
WILDER, KY
Past

May 8, 2008 - September 19, 2011

1ST GLOBAL CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 30349
WILDER, KY
Past

June 12, 2002 - June 18, 2008

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
COVINGTON, KY
Past

August 5, 1998 - April 3, 2008

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
PARAMUS, NJ
Past

July 8, 1998 - July 30, 1998

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
Past

July 23, 1997 - July 8, 1998

FIDELITY DISTRIBUTORS COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 17507
SMITHFIELD, RI

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".
FS
FOUNTAIN SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT
FOUNTAIN SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT | FOUNTAIN SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 316955 / SEC#: 801-122772

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2021 Approved)

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
Arkansas
(2/20/2025)
RR
California
(6/9/2025)
RR
Colorado
(2/20/2025)
RR
Florida
(2/20/2025)
RR
Georgia
(2/20/2025)
RR
Illinois
(2/20/2025)
RR
Indiana
(2/20/2025)
RR
Kentucky
(2/20/2025)
RR
Louisiana
(2/20/2025)
RR
Maryland
(2/20/2025)
RR
Michigan
(2/20/2025)
RR
Missouri
(6/13/2025)
RR
New York
(2/20/2025)
RR
North Carolina
(2/20/2025)
IAR
Ohio
(4/20/2022)
RR
Ohio
(2/20/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/20/2025)
RR
South Carolina
(2/20/2025)
RR
Texas
(2/20/2025)
RR
Washington
(3/28/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/16/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FS
FOUNTAIN SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT
FOUNTAIN SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT | FOUNTAIN SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 316955 / SEC#: 801-122772

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/29/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4520 Cooper Road Suite 201, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mailing Address
Phone number
(513) 984-9111
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025 0115 FOUNTAIN SQUARE ADV PART 2A (1/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts615
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 206,178,193

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Company Information


FOUNTAIN SQUARE ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 316955Cincinnati, OH 45242

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