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Michael H. Russell

B. RILEY SECURITIES
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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CRD#: 3164420
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Professional summary

Michael Hoffman Russell, who also goes by Michael Hoffman Russell Sr, Michael Hoffman Russell, Mike Russell, is a registered financial professional currently at B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC. located in Los Angeles, California.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 57TO, SIE, Series 79 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael Hoffman Russell Sr | Michael Hoffman Russell | Mike Russell

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

May 15, 2026 - Present

B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 11100 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90025
BD
CRD#: 25027
Los Angeles, CA
Past

June 5, 2023 - May 19, 2025

CLEAR STREET LLC

BD
CRD#: 288933
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 13, 2018 - May 9, 2023

BTIG, LLC

BD
CRD#: 122225
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 12, 2005 - March 13, 2018

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

BD
CRD#: 134
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

January 11, 2005 - June 27, 2005

CANTOR FITZGERALD & CO.

RIA
CRD#: 134
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

July 20, 2001 - January 7, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10582
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

May 2, 2001 - January 7, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 6, 2001 - May 2, 2001

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 12, 1999 - April 9, 2001

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

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
California
(5/15/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(5/18/2026)
RR
Florida
(5/18/2026)
RR
New York
(5/18/2026)
RR
Texas
(5/18/2026)
RR
Utah
(5/18/2026)
RR
Washington
(5/18/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 2/8/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 1/14/1999
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 57TO
Date: 8/5/2023
Securities Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79
Date: 5/7/2018
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 1/11/1999
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm

BR
B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.
B. RILEY FBR, INC. | FRIEDMAN, BILLINGS, RAMSEY & CO., INC. | FBR CAPITAL MARKETS & CO. | B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 25027 / SEC#: , 8-41426

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

Main Address
11100 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Mailing Address
11100 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 800, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone number
(310) 966-1444
Established
Delaware since 06/16/1989
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
B. RILEY SECURITIES HOLDINGS, INC.DIRECT PARENT
BAKER, JAMES RICHARDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER5834046
INNIS, KATHLEEN GIBBONSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2112837
MCCOY, MICHAEL RICHARDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER4743031
MOORE, ANDREW THOMASCHAIRMAN4574997
SCHUTT, JANELLE REGINACONTROLLER2853858

Disclosures

Regulatory Event12
Civil Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information

B. RILEY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 25027Los Angeles, CA 90025

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