Michele E. Hargis

FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS

CINCINNATI, OH 45202

CRD#: 3165443

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Professional summary

Michele E Hargis, who also goes by Michele E Bramlage, Michele Elizabeth Bramlage, Michele Elizabeth Hargis, Shelly Hargis, is a registered financial advisor currently at FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC located in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Michele is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Michele has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michele E Bramlage | Michele Elizabeth Bramlage | Michele Elizabeth Hargis | Shelly Hargis

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

June 16, 2026 - Present

FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

Office #1: 303 Broadway Suite 1200, Cincinnati, OH 45202

RIA

CRD#: 107126

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

January 5, 2005 - August 8, 2008

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 628

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

October 18, 2000 - May 21, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7059

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

March 4, 1999 - May 21, 2004

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CRD#: 7059

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 107126 / SEC#: 801-37235

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/1990 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

Ohio
(6/16/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/18/1999

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 3/3/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

CRD#: 107126 / SEC#: 801-37235

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/14/1990 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

303 Broadway Suite 1200, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 2388, Cincinnati, OH 45201-2388

Phone number

(513) 361-7600

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

154

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A (1/30/2026)

FORM CRS (5/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	4,674
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 84,948,848,163

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/30/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/04/2024	Cover Page	Report
06/30/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Michele E. Hargis

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michele E Hargis's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 3/18/1999

Series 7

Date: 3/3/1999

Current Firm

FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (22 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

FORT WASHINGTON INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC

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