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Michael William Butler

CRD# 3013107·Registered 1998 - 2025
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Michael is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Michael William Butler, who also goes by Michael W Butler, Mike Butler, was a registered financial advisor. Michael was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 1998 - 2025. Michael had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

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Active Clients

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Other Aliases

Michael W Butler, Mike Butler

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

28 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Past

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 120632
RIA
Garden City, NY
June 5, 2025 - August 28, 2025
ASCENSUS BROKER DEALER SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 36478
BD
Needham, MA
February 24, 2025 - August 28, 2025
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 142373
RIA
Columbus, OH
November 19, 2014 - February 5, 2025
NATIONWIDE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 7110
BD
Columbus, OH
July 1, 2013 - February 5, 2025
EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLCPast·CRD# 25900
BD
Jersey City, NJ
May 8, 2012 - June 7, 2013
OPPENHEIMERFUNDS DISTRIBUTOR, INC.Past·CRD# 7834
BD
New York, NY
March 22, 2001 - September 28, 2011
ALIGHT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLCPast·CRD# 36509
BD
Chicago, IL
February 16, 2000 - August 8, 2000
TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLCPast·CRD# 32205
BD
Harrison, NY
August 24, 1998 - August 26, 1999
SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 468
BD
Boston, MA
April 21, 1998 - June 8, 1998

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Current Firm

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ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

ASCENSUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | UPROMISE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 120632 / SEC#: 801-61492
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2002 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

140 Kendrick Street Building C Floor 3 Suite C320, Needham, MA 02494

Phone Number

(617) 454-6400

# of Employees

48

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 10 US states and territories.

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (10/16/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

10

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$12,973,029,698

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/21/2026Cover PageReport
07/29/2024Cover PageReport
01/30/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AI
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CRD#: 120632 / SEC#: 801-61492
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Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/27/2002 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2015About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1998About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 2007About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1998About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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