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Michael P. Cannizzaro

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Naples, FL
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CRD#: 2922549
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Professional summary


Michael Peter Cannizzaro, CFP®, who also goes by Michael P Cannizzaro, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Naples, Florida and ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Michael P Cannizzaro

Other business activities


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*464537 - Rental Property; Investment related - No; Ventnor, New Jersey; Real Estate; Sole Proprietor/Owner (proprietor, partner, officer, director, employee, trustee, agent); 11/2021; During business hours: 0; After business hours: 2;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

January 18, 2024 - Present

ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 158744
Naples, FL
Current

January 18, 2024 - Present

ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

Office #1: 9335 Harris Corners Parkway Ste 150, Charlotte, NC 28269
BD
CRD#: 36509
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

September 9, 2021 - August 11, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Naples, FL
Past

September 9, 2021 - August 11, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Naples, FL
Past

September 14, 2020 - August 11, 2023

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
Naples, FL
Past

September 11, 2020 - August 11, 2023

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
Naples, FL
Past

January 15, 2014 - November 6, 2019

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
Jersey City, NJ
Past

January 13, 2014 - November 6, 2019

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
Jersey City, NJ
Past

November 25, 2008 - January 2, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

October 14, 2008 - January 2, 2014

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
MORRISTOWN, NJ
Past

August 31, 2005 - October 16, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Past

July 20, 2005 - October 16, 2008

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
PENNINGTON, NJ
Past

January 2, 2001 - July 8, 2005

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

August 27, 1997 - November 27, 2000

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | AON HEWITT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | AON HEWITT FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 158744 / SEC#: 801-72679

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2011 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
Florida
(1/18/2024)
IAR
Florida
(2/2/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(1/18/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(1/18/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/24/2005
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


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ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | AON HEWITT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | AON HEWITT FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 158744 / SEC#: 801-72679

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
9335 Harris Corners Parkway Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28269
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 560-7256
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AFA ALIGHT IRA ADV PART 2A 2B 03.12.25 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts197,089
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 30,882,928,556

Red Flags


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Company Information


ALIGHT FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 158744Naples, FL

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