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Michael Buchanan

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48075
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CRD#: 3187538
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Professional summary


Michael Buchanan, who also goes by Michael Ladaryall Buchanan, is a registered financial advisor currently at KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC located in Southfield, Michigan.

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 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Michael Ladaryall Buchanan

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 9, 2024 - Present

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 4000 Town Center Suite 1260, Southfield, MI 48075
RIA
BD
CRD#: 136300
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Current

October 8, 2024 - Present

KEY INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

Office #1: 4000 Town Center Suite 1260, Southfield, MI 48075
RIA
BD
CRD#: 136300
SOUTHFIELD, MI
Past

October 10, 2013 - June 5, 2024

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
BENTON HARBOR, MI
Past

October 10, 2013 - June 5, 2024

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
BENTON HARBOR, MI
Past

May 2, 2013 - October 23, 2013

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
PLANO, TX
Past

May 1, 2013 - October 23, 2013

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
PLANO, TX
Past

August 4, 2011 - July 27, 2012

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
SAGINAW, MI
Past

July 22, 2011 - July 27, 2012

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
SAGINAW, MI
Past

April 21, 2009 - July 11, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
SAGINAW, MI
Past

April 20, 2009 - July 11, 2011

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
SAGINAW, MI
Past

October 9, 2008 - April 17, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAGINAW, MI
Past

September 16, 2008 - April 17, 2009

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAGINAW, MI
Past

July 19, 2005 - September 10, 2008

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
SAGINAW, MI
Past

July 18, 2005 - September 10, 2008

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
SAGINAW, MI
Past

April 1, 2005 - July 28, 2005

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17490
CLEVELAND, OH
Past

June 21, 2002 - March 9, 2005

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 2, 2002 - June 17, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAGINAW, MI
Past

October 2, 2000 - June 17, 2002

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 29, 1999 - September 11, 2000

COMERICA SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 17079
DETROIT, MI

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
California
(10/8/2024)
RR
Florida
(10/8/2024)
RR
Georgia
(10/8/2024)
RR
Illinois
(10/8/2024)
RR
Indiana
(10/8/2024)
IAR
Indiana
(10/9/2024)
RR
Kentucky
(10/8/2024)
RR
Michigan
(10/8/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(10/8/2024)
RR
Texas
(10/8/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/1/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product 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#: 136300Southfield, MI 48075

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