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Gary S. Michaels
BRIGHTON SECURITIES
Rochester, NY 14618
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CRD#: 2963593
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Professional summary
Gary Scott Michaels is a registered financial advisor currently at BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP. located in Rochester, New York.
Gary is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Gary has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
May 16, 2021 - Present
BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.
Office #1: 1703 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618Office #2: 1703 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618-1487RIA
BD
CRD#: 3875
Rochester, NY
Current
December 13, 2010 - Present
BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.
Office #1: 1703 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618Office #2: 1703 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618-1487RIA
BD
CRD#: 3875
Rochester, NY
Past
December 7, 2010 - December 15, 2010
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 7461
PITTSFORD, NY
Past
January 1, 2008 - December 6, 2010
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
PITTSFORD, NY
Past
November 23, 2005 - January 3, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
PITTSFORD, NY
Past
May 5, 2003 - December 16, 2005
ADVEST, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10
HARTFORD, CT
Past
March 14, 2002 - April 29, 2003
PUTNAM RETAIL MANAGEMENT LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BD
CRD#: 7325
BOSTON, MA
Past
June 28, 2001 - October 5, 2001
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7784
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".
BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.
BRIGHTON FINANCIAL PLANNING | BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.
CRD#: 3875 / SEC#: 801-62276, 8-14599
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/8/2003 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge 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(11/12/2020)
RR
Connecticut(9/12/2011)
RR
Florida(12/13/2010)
RR
Georgia(12/13/2010)
RR
Maine(11/10/2017)
RR
Maryland(6/21/2022)
RR
Massachusetts(12/13/2010)
RR
Minnesota(1/3/2024)
RR
New Jersey(12/13/2010)
RR
New York(12/13/2010)
IAR
New York(5/16/2021)
RR
North Carolina(7/3/2012)
RR
Pennsylvania(12/13/2010)
RR
South Carolina(9/11/2013)
RR
Texas(3/25/2014)
RR
Virginia(1/3/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.
BRIGHTON FINANCIAL PLANNING | BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.
CRD#: 3875 / SEC#: 801-62276, 8-14599
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/8/2003 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Woodbridge district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1703 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Mailing Address
1703 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618-1487
Phone number
(585) 473-3590
Established
New York since 03/05/1969
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
35
SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (36 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,384 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 986,154,864 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 7 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/02/2025 | ||
| 03/01/2024 | ||
| 03/20/2023 |
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Company Information
BRIGHTON SECURITIES CORP.
CRD#: 3875Rochester, NY 14618TRUST BUT VERIFY
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