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Michael R. Lacey

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES
Dubuque, IA 52001
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CRD#: 4001455
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Michael Richard LaceyPRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES

Professional summary


Michael Richard Lacey, who also goes by Mike Lacey, is a registered financial professional currently at PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC located in Dubuque, Iowa.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Aliases


Mike Lacey

Other business activities


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Nicolet Advisory Services; investment-related; 111 N. Washington St., Green Bay, WI 54301; RIA; investment adviser representative; start date 04/2026; 160 hours per month; 160 hours per month during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

April 17, 2026 - Present

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 895 Main Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
RIA
BD
CRD#: 120222
Dubuque, IA
Past

April 17, 2026 - September 1, 2026

NICOLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 283940
Dubuque, IA
Past

January 4, 2022 - April 27, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
DUBUQUE, IA
Past

January 4, 2022 - April 27, 2026

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
DUBUQUE, IA
Past

March 19, 2021 - December 21, 2021

EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

January 8, 2020 - November 29, 2020

PRUDENTIAL SELECT STRATEGIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 286153
Dubuque, IA
Past

May 9, 2018 - February 26, 2021

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
Dubuque, IA
Past

October 11, 2017 - April 5, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MONROE, WI
Past

October 11, 2017 - April 5, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MONROE, WI
Past

October 10, 2007 - October 10, 2017

GLOBAL PORTFOLIO STRATEGIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 105812
DUBUQUE, IA
Past

July 21, 2005 - October 10, 2017

PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 18353
DUBUQUE, IA
Past

April 15, 2004 - November 18, 2004

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103863
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
Past

December 13, 1999 - May 29, 2003

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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".
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PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
AFFIANCE FINANCIAL | WEALTHHYVE ADVISORS | US PLANNING GROUP | UDELL ASSOCIATES, LLC | SILVERLEAF WEALTH ADVISORY | PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | PCS ADVISORS | MCGILL FINANCIAL ENSEMBLE | MARION INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LINDLE HENNESSEY GROUP | KFG PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | KENTUCKY FINANCIAL GROUP | J&G FINANCIAL | IMPACT WEALTH GROUP | IARANN WEALTH | HERITAGE WEALTH GROUP | HAFELE INVESTMENTS | FIORI FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP | EVERGREEN STRATEGIC WEALTH | ENTHEOS FINANCIAL | DUNCAN AND HARDIN FINANCIAL | DUGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRIGHTLINE FINANCIAL | BLUE OCEAN GLOBAL WEALTH

CRD#: 120222 / SEC#: 801-71475, 8-68183

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2010 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2010 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2011 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
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.

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

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Arizona
(4/17/2026)
RR
California
(4/17/2026)
RR
Colorado
(4/17/2026)
RR
Connecticut
(4/17/2026)
RR
Florida
(4/17/2026)
RR
Georgia
(4/17/2026)
RR
Hawaii
(4/17/2026)
RR
Illinois
(4/17/2026)
RR
Indiana
(4/17/2026)
RR
Iowa
(4/17/2026)
RR
Kentucky
(4/17/2026)
RR
Minnesota
(4/17/2026)
RR
Missouri
(4/17/2026)
RR
Montana
(4/17/2026)
RR
Nebraska
(4/17/2026)
RR
Nevada
(4/17/2026)
RR
New Jersey
(4/17/2026)
RR
New York
(4/17/2026)
RR
Ohio
(4/17/2026)
RR
South Dakota
(4/17/2026)
RR
Texas
(4/17/2026)
RR
Virginia
(4/17/2026)
RR
Washington
(4/17/2026)
RR
Wisconsin
(4/17/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/4/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


PC
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC
AFFIANCE FINANCIAL | WEALTHHYVE ADVISORS | US PLANNING GROUP | UDELL ASSOCIATES, LLC | SILVERLEAF WEALTH ADVISORY | PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | PCS ADVISORS | MCGILL FINANCIAL ENSEMBLE | MARION INVESTMENT ADVISORS | LINDLE HENNESSEY GROUP | KFG PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC | KENTUCKY FINANCIAL GROUP | J&G FINANCIAL | IMPACT WEALTH GROUP | IARANN WEALTH | HERITAGE WEALTH GROUP | HAFELE INVESTMENTS | FIORI FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS GROUP | EVERGREEN STRATEGIC WEALTH | ENTHEOS FINANCIAL | DUNCAN AND HARDIN FINANCIAL | DUGAN FINANCIAL SERVICES | BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BRIGHTLINE FINANCIAL | BLUE OCEAN GLOBAL WEALTH

CRD#: 120222 / SEC#: 801-71475, 8-68183

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/2010 Approved)
Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/4/2010 Terminated)
Mississippi
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/5/2018 Approved)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/1/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/9/2011 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
2225 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
Mailing Address
2225 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
Phone number
(502) 451-0600
Established
Kentucky since 02/05/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
60

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT FORM ADV2B STEVEN MILLS (3/21/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
KFG ENTERPRISES, INC.SHAREHOLDER
PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES EMP STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN & TRUSTESOP TRUST
GRAHAM, TIMOTHY DALEYPRESIDENT4461811
IRONSIDE, JULIA MEYERFINOP2441578
MILLS, STEVEN RICHARDCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER3133520
SAMPSON, ERNEST AUBREYMANAGING MEMBER, ESOP TRUSTEE2001651
TAYLOR-JONES, JOHN PHILIPCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2171620
WESCOTT, MARY ELIZABETHCHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER4404797

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,271
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,051,273,980

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 120222Dubuque, IA 52001

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