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Michael Z. Grimes

MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS
MADISON, WI 53711
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CRD#: 3112155
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Professional summary

Michael Zachariah Grimes, who also goes by Michael Z Grimes, is a registered financial advisor currently at MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Madison, Wisconsin and MFD DISTRIBUTOR, LLC located in Madison, Wisconsin.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases

Michael Z Grimes

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The registered representative is employed by member's parent firm, Madison Investment Holdings, Inc., 550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711 and provides services to its affiliated investment adviser firms, including Madison Investment Advisors, LLC and Madison Asset Management, LLC. See item 12 for information regarding start date and position held. Hours vary but will be during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 18, 2025 - Present

MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711
RIA
CRD#: 110297
MADISON, WI
Current

March 5, 2025 - Present

MFD DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

Office #1: 550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711
BD
CRD#: 44930
MADISON, WI
Past

October 16, 2014 - August 21, 2024

REINHART PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 106432
MEQUON, WI
Past

August 27, 1999 - October 14, 2014

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

February 1, 1999 - October 14, 2014

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI

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".
MI
MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | MOSAIC FUNDS | MADISON SCOTTSDALE | MADISON MOSAIC LLC | MADISON MOSAIC FUNDS

CRD#: 110297 / SEC#: 801-52751

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/29/1996 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Wisconsin
(3/18/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/25/2025
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/25/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/5/2025
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/29/2025
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/30/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 10
Date: 8/28/2000
General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 9
Date: 8/21/2000
General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 8/14/2000
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

MI
MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | MOSAIC FUNDS | MADISON SCOTTSDALE | MADISON MOSAIC LLC | MADISON MOSAIC FUNDS

CRD#: 110297 / SEC#: 801-52751

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/29/1996 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
550 Science Drive, Madison, WI 53711
Mailing Address
Phone number
(608) 274-0300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
94

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MIA MAS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE WITH SMC (3/28/2025)
MIA GENERAL DISCLOSURE BROCHURE WITH SMC (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts15,949
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 13,346,155,459

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Company Information

MADISON INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 110297Madison, WI 53711

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