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Michael Bean

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CRD#: 4136104
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Professional summary


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Michael Bean, who also goes by Mike Austin Bean, Michael Austin Bean, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mike Austin Bean | Michael Austin Bean

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 2, 2019 - November 12, 2019

VISION 4 FUND DISTRIBUTORS

BD
CRD#: 298105
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

January 2, 2018 - December 31, 2018

FIRST DOMINION CAPITAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 16330
RICHMOND, VA
Past

March 3, 2017 - July 7, 2017

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 3, 2017 - July 7, 2017

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 18, 2009 - December 13, 2016

FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP

RIA
CRD#: 107027
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

July 26, 2005 - December 13, 2016

FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.

BD
CRD#: 28519
WHEATON, IL
Past

January 9, 2004 - July 26, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
LISLE, IL
Past

January 9, 2004 - July 26, 2005

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

January 30, 2002 - June 24, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
LISLE, IL
Past

November 27, 2000 - June 24, 2003

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

April 11, 2000 - December 4, 2000

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 5/16/2005
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


V4
VISION 4 FUND DISTRIBUTORS
VISION 4 FUND DISTRIBUTORS | VISION 4 FUND DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 298105 / SEC#: , 8-70175

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
9260 E. Raintree Drive Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Mailing Address
9260 E. Raintree Drive Suite 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phone number
(480) 634-6980
Established
Delaware since 01/23/2017
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GARD, DAVID WAYNEMANAGING DIRECTOR722647
JOHNSON, HENRY PMANAGING DIRECTOR5559118
KUJALOWICZ, PAUL EDWARDPRESIDENT/MANAGING DIRECTOR1020049
SULLIVAN, CORNELIUS JOSEPHMANAGING DIRECTOR2094448
VAINISI, JEROME ARTHURCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER2011056
FOSTER, TODD MICHAELPASSIVE MEMBER3024634
GREER, JOHN WILLIAMPASSIVE MEMBER6148298
LEE, BRYAN MATTHEWPASSIVE MEMBER4779819
QUALTERS, DONALD PPASSIVE MEMBER3184519
DAVIS, TAYLOR RENEECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5384424
PORTWOOD, WILLIAM BOYCECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/FINOP/PFO/POO4853700

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Company Information


VISION 4 FUND DISTRIBUTORS

CRD#: 298105

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