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Michael C. Welch

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
Ostrander, OH 43061
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CRD#: 3060732
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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.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Welch

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

June 4, 2025 - Present

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 14479 Wilderness Trail, Ostrander, OH 43061
RIA
BD
CRD#: 136300
Ostrander, OH
Current

June 2, 2025 - Present

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 14479 Wilderness Trail, Ostrander, OH 43061
RIA
BD
CRD#: 136300
Ostrander, 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.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

July 22, 2024 - July 23, 2024

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 1763
ROCKVILLE, MD
Past

July 22, 2024 - July 23, 2024

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SYRACUSE, NY
Past

July 22, 2024 - May 23, 2025

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
PASADENA, CA
Past

July 22, 2024 - May 23, 2025

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 22, 2024 - May 23, 2025

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

July 22, 2024 - May 23, 2025

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
HOUSTON, TX
Past

July 22, 2024 - May 23, 2025

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BD
CRD#: 42132
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

April 29, 2015 - July 2, 2024

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
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

BD
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

BD
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

BD
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.

BD
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".
KI
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

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

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2006 Approved)
BD
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.
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
Alaska
(6/6/2025)
RR
Colorado
(6/3/2025)
RR
Connecticut
(6/3/2025)
RR
Florida
(6/3/2025)
RR
Idaho
(6/9/2025)
RR
Indiana
(6/4/2025)
RR
Maine
(6/4/2025)
RR
Massachusetts
(6/3/2025)
RR
Michigan
(6/5/2025)
RR
New York
(6/8/2025)
RR
Ohio
(6/3/2025)
IAR
Ohio
(6/4/2025)
RR
Oregon
(6/4/2025)
RR
Pennsylvania
(6/11/2025)
RR
Utah
(6/3/2025)
RR
Vermont
(6/9/2025)
RR
Washington
(6/9/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/30/2008
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


KI
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

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

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


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FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)


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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


NamePositionCRD#
KEYBANC CAPITAL MARKETS INC.SOLE OWNER566
CALABRESE, GIUSEPPE NMNCO-CEO/PRESIDENT5013231
DOUCE, MARK IVANCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2959137
GULLA, MATTHEW TODDCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER3040637
HOTZ, BURTON BRUCE NICHOLASCHIEF RISK OFFICER3025138
JANOFSKY, PAULA MARIEOPERATIONS OFFICER2882776
KOVACHICK, MARK ALLANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/DIRECTOR5390571
SCHMIDT, SOLOMON LEECO-CEO/PRESIDENT4404279
SKARDA, JOSEPH BRIELHEAD OF KEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT4288186
THEBERGE, JONATHAN MARCCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER7722891
WEICK, PAUL ALFRED IICHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2286289

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts27,533
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,107,213,206

Disclosures


Regulatory Event4

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Company Information


KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 136300Ostrander, OH 43061

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