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Michael P. Graichen

R. F. LAFFERTY & CO.
NEW YORK, NY 10005
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CRD#: 4131582
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Professional summary


Michael Philip Graichen, who also goes by Michael Graichen, Michael P Graichen, is a registered financial professional currently at R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC. located in New York, New York.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, Series 79TO, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Graichen | Michael P Graichen

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

September 29, 2023 - Present

R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.

Office #1: 40 Wall Street Suite 3602, New York, NY 10005
RIA
BD
CRD#: 2498
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 24, 2023 - October 2, 2023

JOSEPH GUNNAR & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 24795
NEW YORK, NY
Past

March 4, 2020 - March 24, 2023

PAULSON INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC

BD
CRD#: 5670
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 7, 2017 - March 2, 2020

AGES FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 15427
Westport, CT
Past

November 18, 2015 - February 3, 2017

SOURCE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36719
WESTPORT, CT
Past

January 13, 2014 - November 25, 2015

R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 2498
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 8, 2013 - January 2, 2014

KUHNS BROTHERS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 47331
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 17, 2013 - April 16, 2013

WESTOR CAPITAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103823
HERKIMER, NY
Past

February 14, 2008 - December 14, 2012

TRIPOINT GLOBAL EQUITIES/BANQ(R)

BD
CRD#: 143174
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 8, 2006 - February 13, 2008

VFINANCE INVESTMENTS, INC

BD
CRD#: 44962
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 20, 2004 - December 31, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 20, 2004 - December 31, 2005

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
BOSTON, MA
Past

November 25, 2002 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 12, 2000 - October 20, 2004

QUICK & REILLY, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11217
NEW YORK, NY

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".
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
CLEARTHINK SECURITIES | VENTURE CAPITAL CROSS | TOGETHER FORWARD CAPITAL | SCARSDALE GROUP | R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC. | MORADA CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC | KERN SUSLOW | FULCRUM GROUP | DPR WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 2498 / SEC#: 801-107428, 8-25581

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2016 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/8/2016 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2016 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York 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

RR
Arizona
(6/13/2024)
RR
California
(9/29/2023)
RR
Connecticut
(9/29/2023)
RR
Florida
(9/29/2023)
RR
Illinois
(9/29/2023)
RR
Massachusetts
(3/21/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(3/21/2024)
RR
Nevada
(9/29/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(9/29/2023)
RR
New York
(9/29/2023)
RR
Texas
(9/29/2023)
RR
Virgin Islands
(9/29/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/28/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 9/25/2025
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.
CLEARTHINK SECURITIES | VENTURE CAPITAL CROSS | TOGETHER FORWARD CAPITAL | SCARSDALE GROUP | R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC. | MORADA CAPITAL SECURITIES LLC | KERN SUSLOW | FULCRUM GROUP | DPR WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 2498 / SEC#: 801-107428, 8-25581

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/1/2016 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/8/2016 Terminated)
Louisiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/7/2016 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/21/2016 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/13/2016 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/4/2016 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/6/2016 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
40 Wall Street 36th Floor Suite 3602, New York, NY 10005
Mailing Address
40 Wall Street Suite 3602, New York, NY 10005
Phone number
(212) 293-9090
Established
New York since 05/21/1976
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
80

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Part 2 Brochures

R F LAFFERTY ADV PART 2A REVISED JULY 1 2025 (7/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HACKEL, HENRYPRESIDENT232894
CROCKETT, RICHARD HUNTCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
HACKEL, ROBERT MATTHEWVICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER OF RIA2626413

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts175
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 153,036,482

Disclosures


Regulatory Event5
Arbitration2

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Company Information


R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.

R. F. LAFFERTY & CO., INC.

CRD#: 2498New York, NY 10005

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