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Michelle L. Farris

PWA SECURITIES
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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CRD#: 3089402
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Professional summary


Michelle Lynn Farris, who also goes by Michelle Farris Farris, Michelle F. Martin, Michelle Farris Martin, Michelle Lynn Martin, Michelle Farris Shofman, Michelle Lynn Shofman, is a registered financial professional currently at PWA SECURITIES, LLC located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Michelle is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Michelle has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michelle Farris Farris | Michelle F. Martin | Michelle Farris Martin | Michelle Lynn Martin | Michelle Farris Shofman | Michelle Lynn Shofman

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

August 25, 2023 - Present

PWA SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 200 East Las Olas Blvd 19th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
BD
CRD#: 321974
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Past

October 22, 2018 - August 25, 2023

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
SARASOTA, FL
Past

March 27, 2017 - October 5, 2018

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
SARASOTA, FL
Past

August 1, 2016 - March 10, 2017

HORTER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 119880
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

February 3, 2014 - January 12, 2016

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
SARASOTA, FL
Past

August 13, 2013 - November 21, 2013

G.F. INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 132939
SARASOTA, FL
Past

April 13, 2012 - April 20, 2012

NATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 13041
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 23, 1998 - May 17, 2010

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
COVINGTON, KY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Alabama
(8/25/2023)
RR
Arizona
(8/25/2023)
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Arkansas
(8/25/2023)
RR
California
(8/25/2023)
RR
Colorado
(8/25/2023)
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Connecticut
(8/25/2023)
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Delaware
(8/25/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(8/25/2023)
RR
Florida
(8/25/2023)
RR
Georgia
(8/25/2023)
RR
Hawaii
(8/30/2023)
RR
Illinois
(6/28/2024)
RR
Indiana
(8/25/2023)
RR
Kansas
(8/25/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(8/25/2023)
RR
Louisiana
(8/25/2023)
RR
Maryland
(8/25/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(10/4/2023)
RR
Michigan
(8/25/2023)
RR
Mississippi
(8/25/2023)
RR
Missouri
(8/25/2023)
RR
Nevada
(8/25/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(8/25/2023)
RR
New York
(8/25/2023)
RR
North Carolina
(8/25/2023)
RR
Ohio
(8/25/2023)
RR
Oregon
(12/23/2024)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/25/2023)
RR
Puerto Rico
(8/25/2023)
RR
Rhode Island
(8/25/2023)
RR
South Carolina
(8/25/2023)
RR
South Dakota
(8/25/2023)
RR
Tennessee
(8/25/2023)
RR
Texas
(8/25/2023)
RR
Utah
(8/25/2023)
RR
Virginia
(8/25/2023)
RR
Washington
(8/25/2023)
RR
Wisconsin
(8/25/2023)
RR
Wyoming
(8/25/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/2/2015
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PS
PWA SECURITIES, LLC
PWA SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 321974 / SEC#: , 8-70938

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
200 East Las Olas Blvd 19th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2281
Mailing Address
200 East Las Olas Blvd 19th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2281
Phone number
(954) 712-8888
Established
Florida since 05/04/2021
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
PWA HOLDINGS, LLCMEMBER
DONELSON, LISA ANTOINETTECOMPLIANCE OFFICER2248926
HEDIGER, LEE FREDERICKBOARD OF DIRECTORS2696174
MOLL, TODD ANTHONYBOARD OF DIRECTORS2134560
ROSANEL, JOSEPH PINHASFINANCIAL & OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL, PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER6215325
SAKA, JOSEPH LESTERBOARD OF DIRECTORS7704169
SCANLAN, THOMAS JOSEPHPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, COO, MUNI PRINCIPAL, REGISTERED OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, POO3182780

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Company Information


PWA SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 321974Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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