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Michael D. Kops

HEARTLAND ADVISORS
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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CRD#: 3219178
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Professional summary


Michael David Kops, who also goes by Michael D Kops, is a registered financial advisor currently at HEARTLAND ADVISORS, INC. located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in Milwaukee, 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 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 31, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael D Kops

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.
1. Heartland Advisors. Investment related. 790 Water St, Ste 1200, Milwaukee, WI 53202, Investment Advisor, Vice President of Sales, start 10/2009, 176 hrs/mo, 132 hrs/mo, Investment management. 2. ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 1290 BROADWAY, SUITE 1000, DENVER, CO 80203 BUSINESS IS INVESTMENT RELATED - BD, REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE, 160 HOURS/MONTH, 130 HOUR/MONTH 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

December 11, 2009 - Present

HEARTLAND ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 790 N Water Street Suite 1200, Milwaukee, WI 53202
RIA
CRD#: 29433
Milwaukee, WI
Current

November 12, 2009 - Present

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 790 Water Street Suite 1200, Milwaukee, WI 53202
BD
CRD#: 16853
Milwaukee, WI
Past

December 5, 2003 - March 14, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
MEQUON, WI
Past

December 2, 2003 - March 14, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 8, 2000 - December 12, 2003

STRONG CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC

RIA
CRD#: 106638
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI
Past

July 14, 1999 - December 12, 2003

STRONG INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15658
MENOMONEE FALLS, 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".
HA
HEARTLAND ADVISORS, INC.
HEARTLAND ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 29433 / SEC#: 801-19074, 8-44310

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/23/1983 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/09/2003

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
Alabama
(12/10/2009)
RR
Alaska
(12/10/2009)
RR
Arizona
(12/10/2009)
RR
Arkansas
(12/10/2009)
RR
California
(12/10/2009)
RR
Colorado
(12/10/2009)
RR
Connecticut
(12/10/2009)
RR
Delaware
(12/10/2009)
RR
District of Columbia
(12/10/2009)
RR
Florida
(12/10/2009)
RR
Georgia
(12/10/2009)
RR
Hawaii
(12/10/2009)
RR
Idaho
(12/10/2009)
RR
Illinois
(12/10/2009)
RR
Indiana
(12/10/2009)
RR
Iowa
(12/10/2009)
RR
Kansas
(12/10/2009)
RR
Kentucky
(12/10/2009)
RR
Louisiana
(12/10/2009)
RR
Maine
(12/10/2009)
RR
Maryland
(12/10/2009)
RR
Massachusetts
(12/10/2009)
RR
Michigan
(12/10/2009)
RR
Minnesota
(12/10/2009)
RR
Mississippi
(12/10/2009)
RR
Missouri
(12/10/2009)
RR
Montana
(12/10/2009)
RR
Nebraska
(12/10/2009)
RR
Nevada
(12/10/2009)
RR
New Hampshire
(12/10/2009)
RR
New Jersey
(12/10/2009)
RR
New Mexico
(12/10/2009)
RR
New York
(12/10/2009)
RR
North Carolina
(12/21/2009)
RR
North Dakota
(12/10/2009)
RR
Ohio
(12/14/2009)
RR
Oklahoma
(12/10/2009)
RR
Oregon
(12/10/2009)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/10/2009)
RR
Rhode Island
(12/10/2009)
RR
South Carolina
(12/10/2009)
RR
South Dakota
(12/10/2009)
RR
Tennessee
(12/10/2009)
RR
Texas
(12/10/2009)
IAR
Texas
(3/8/2021)
RR
Utah
(12/10/2009)
RR
Vermont
(12/10/2009)
RR
Virginia
(12/10/2009)
RR
Washington
(12/10/2009)
RR
West Virginia
(12/10/2009)
RR
Wisconsin
(12/10/2009)
IAR
Wisconsin
(12/11/2009)
RR
Wyoming
(12/10/2009)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/9/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 3/31/2004
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


HA
HEARTLAND ADVISORS, INC.
HEARTLAND ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 29433 / SEC#: 801-19074, 8-44310

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/23/1983 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 12/09/2003
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Contact information


Main Address
790 N Water Street Suite 1200, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Mailing Address
Phone number
(414) 347-7777
Established
Wisconsin since 03/03/1953
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees
26

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HEARTLAND ADVISORS, INC. BROCHURE (ADV PART 2A) (8/14/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HEARTLAND HOLDINGS, INC.SHAREHOLDER
BEST, NICOLE JEANNINESENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER3053329
BESTE, PAUL TIMOTHYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2262587
MILLER, ERIC JAMESSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR2437730
NASGOVITZ, WILLIAM JOHNPRESIDENT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER344990

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts92
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,885,901,565

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3

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Company Information


HEARTLAND ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 29433Milwaukee, WI 53202

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