Michael C. Welch

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES

Ostrander, OH

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CRD#: 3060732

Professional summary

Michael Craig Welch, who also goes by Mike Welch, is a registered financial advisor currently at KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Ostrander, Ohio.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 4, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

Aliases

Mike Welch

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

June 4, 2025 - Present

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 136300

Ostrander, OH

Current

June 2, 2025 - Present

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 4900 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn, OH 44144

RIA

CRD#: 136300

BROOKLYN, OH

Past

July 24, 2024 - May 23, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA

CRD#: 10641

Ostrander, OH

Past

July 23, 2024 - May 23, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

CRD#: 10641

SYRACUSE, NY

Past

July 22, 2024 - July 23, 2024

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 1763

ROCKVILLE, MD

Past

July 22, 2024 - July 23, 2024

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

CRD#: 10641

SYRACUSE, NY

Past

July 22, 2024 - May 23, 2025

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39262

PASADENA, CA

Past

July 22, 2024 - May 23, 2025

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 127787

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

July 22, 2024 - May 23, 2025

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 47275

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

July 22, 2024 - May 23, 2025

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 46214

HOUSTON, TX

Past

July 22, 2024 - May 23, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

April 29, 2015 - July 2, 2024

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 39550

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

April 28, 2015 - July 2, 2024

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 39550

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

September 28, 2012 - February 6, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA

CRD#: 79

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

September 27, 2012 - February 6, 2015

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 79

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

September 28, 2010 - September 14, 2012

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

RIA

CRD#: 16986

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

September 27, 2010 - September 14, 2012

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

CRD#: 16986

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

May 8, 2009 - September 21, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 19616

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

May 8, 2009 - September 21, 2010

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 19616

COLUMBUS, OH

Past

February 14, 2005 - May 15, 2009

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 628

DELAWARE, OH

Past

January 21, 2000 - May 15, 2009

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628

DELAWARE, OH

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".

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300 / SEC#: 801-65060, 8-66999

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2006 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago 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.

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

Alabama
(6/3/2026)

Alaska
(6/6/2025)

Arizona
(6/12/2026)

Arkansas
(6/16/2026)

California
(6/4/2026)

Colorado
(6/3/2025)

Connecticut
(6/3/2025)

Delaware
(6/3/2026)

District of Columbia
(6/5/2026)

Florida
(6/3/2025)

Georgia
(6/4/2026)

Hawaii
(6/5/2026)

Idaho
(6/9/2025)

Illinois
(6/4/2026)

Indiana
(6/4/2025)

Iowa
(6/3/2026)

Kansas
(6/3/2026)

Kentucky
(6/9/2026)

Louisiana
(6/4/2026)

Maine
(6/4/2025)

Maryland
(6/8/2026)

Massachusetts
(6/3/2025)

Michigan
(6/5/2025)

Minnesota
(6/3/2026)

Mississippi
(6/8/2026)

Missouri
(6/3/2026)

Montana
(6/3/2026)

Nebraska
(6/9/2026)

Nevada
(6/3/2026)

New Hampshire
(6/4/2026)

New Jersey
(6/3/2026)

New Mexico
(6/3/2026)

New York
(6/8/2025)

North Carolina
(6/5/2026)

North Dakota
(6/8/2026)

Ohio
(6/3/2025)

IAR

Ohio
(6/4/2025)

Oklahoma
(6/3/2026)

Oregon
(6/4/2025)

Pennsylvania
(6/11/2025)

Rhode Island
(6/8/2026)

South Carolina
(6/8/2026)

South Dakota
(6/4/2026)

Tennessee
(6/4/2026)

Texas
(6/3/2026)

Utah
(6/3/2025)

Vermont
(6/9/2025)

Virginia
(6/4/2026)

Washington
(6/9/2025)

West Virginia
(6/8/2026)

Wisconsin
(6/12/2026)

Wyoming
(6/8/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/30/2008

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 2/14/2000

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Municipal Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 1/20/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 4

Date: 11/29/2012

Registered Options Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 53

Date: 3/24/2011

Municipal Securities Principal Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 12/7/2010

General Securities Principal Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300 / SEC#: 801-65060, 8-66999

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2006 Approved)

Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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Contact information

Main Address

4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0215, Brooklyn, OH 44144

Mailing Address

4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0215, Brooklyn, OH 44144

Phone number

(888) 547-2968

Established

Ohio since 06/08/2005

Firm type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal year end

December

Firm Size

Large

# of Employees

1,131

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KIS FORM ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 (4/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers

Name	Position	CRD#
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.	SOLE OWNER	566
CALABRESE, GIUSEPPE NMN	CO-CEO/PRESIDENT	5013231
DOUCE, MARK IVAN	CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER	2959137
GULLA, MATTHEW TODD	CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER	3040637
HOTZ, BURTON BRUCE NICHOLAS	CHIEF RISK OFFICER	3025138
JANOFSKY, PAULA MARIE	OPERATIONS OFFICER	2882776
KOVACHICK, MARK ALLAN	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/DIRECTOR	5390571
SCHMIDT, SOLOMON LEE	CO-CEO/PRESIDENT	4404279
SKARDA, JOSEPH BRIEL	HEAD OF KEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT	4288186
THEBERGE, JONATHAN MARC	CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER	7722891
WEICK, PAUL ALFRED II	CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER	2286289

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	27,533
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 6,107,213,206

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

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Michael C. Welch

Professional summary

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

Click below to view Michael Craig Welch's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/30/2008

Series 63

Date: 2/14/2000

Series 52TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 1/20/2000

Series 4

Date: 11/29/2012

Series 53

Date: 3/24/2011

Series 24

Date: 12/7/2010

FINRA

Current Firm

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Direct owners and executive officers

Regulatory assets under management

Disclosures

Red Flags

Company Information

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

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