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Michael Collins

INLAND SECURITIES
OAK BROOK, IL 60523
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CRD#: 4173177
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Professional summary

Michael Collins, who also goes by Michael W Collins, Michael William Collins, Michael Collins, is a registered financial professional currently at INLAND SECURITIES CORPORATION located in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael W Collins | Michael William Collins | Michael Collins

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 16, 2026 - Present

INLAND SECURITIES CORPORATION

Office #1: 2901 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523
BD
CRD#: 15807
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

January 9, 2019 - May 14, 2024

EASTERLY SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 281103
BEVERLY, MA
Past

April 25, 2018 - October 5, 2018

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
Beverly Hills, CA
Past

May 21, 2013 - March 3, 2016

BLACKSTONE SECURITIES PARTNERS L.P.

BD
CRD#: 17917
BOSTON, MA
Past

October 25, 2011 - February 22, 2013

CCO CAPITAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31147
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

March 27, 2007 - October 11, 2011

EATON VANCE MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 104859
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 23, 2006 - October 11, 2011

EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37731
BOSTON, MA
Past

March 9, 2005 - January 13, 2006

NATIXIS DISTRIBUTION, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34754
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 10, 2001 - February 28, 2005

LORD, ABBETT & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 110391
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

July 6, 2000 - February 28, 2005

LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC

BD
CRD#: 530
JERSEY CITY, NJ

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
Illinois
(4/16/2026)
RR
Massachusetts
(4/16/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/28/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/5/2000
General Securities Representative Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

IS
INLAND SECURITIES CORPORATION
INCOR SECURITIES CORPORATION | INTERVEST NATIONAL SECURITIES CORPORATION | INLAND SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 15807 / SEC#: , 8-32775

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

Main Address
2901 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Mailing Address
2901 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Phone number
(630) 218-8000
Established
Delaware since 08/14/1984
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
INLAND REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT CORPORATIONCORPORATION
CHERESO, ANTHONY JOSEPHDIRECTOR5289928
HRTANEK, CATHLEEN MAY-ORBANDIRECTOR7886681
KASPRZAK, DAVID EDWARDPRINCIPAL, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT2651202
LYNCH, CATHERINE LYNNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & DIRECTOR2584621
TUCEK, AMY CATHERINEVICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2021342

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Company Information

INLAND SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 15807Oak Brook, IL 60523

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