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Michael K. Epley

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CRD#: 4212335
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Professional summary


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Michael Kevin Epley was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 22TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

March 28, 2022 - May 1, 2023

THE CHAMPION GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23418
SHAVANO PARK, TX
Past

June 3, 2020 - January 13, 2022

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
San Antonio, TX
Past

May 23, 2020 - May 26, 2020

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
San Antonio, TX
Past

May 23, 2020 - January 13, 2022

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
San Antonio, TX
Past

July 11, 2017 - May 24, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

July 11, 2017 - May 24, 2020

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

February 7, 2014 - July 17, 2017

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

February 7, 2014 - July 17, 2017

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

April 16, 2012 - January 28, 2014

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46727
BOERNE, TX
Past

April 16, 2012 - January 28, 2014

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46727
BOERNE, TX
Past

November 8, 2011 - December 6, 2011

IPI WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 111872
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

November 8, 2011 - January 18, 2012

INVESTMENT PLANNERS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18557
DECATUR, IL
Past

January 24, 2007 - July 13, 2011

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46727
BOERNE, TX
Past

January 24, 2007 - July 13, 2011

ADVISORS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46727
BOERNE, TX
Past

April 17, 2006 - January 25, 2007

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

RIA
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

April 17, 2006 - January 25, 2007

USAA INVESTMENT SERVICES COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5475
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

July 31, 2003 - February 1, 2006

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
SAN ANTONIO, TX
Past

November 2, 2000 - February 1, 2006

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/30/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 22TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


TC
THE CHAMPION GROUP, INC.
THE CHAMPION GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 23418 / SEC#: , 8-40417

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


Main Address
4416 Lockhill Selma Rd, Shavano Park, TX 78249
Mailing Address
4416 Lockhill Selma Rd, Shavano Park, TX 78249
Phone number
(210) 490-1482
Established
Delaware since 11/11/1988
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GARTLEY, CLYDE DAVIDPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR/CCO1891907
GARTLEY, HARVEY EDWARDDIRECTOR/CFO/PFO/POO1920729

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Company Information


THE CHAMPION GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 23418

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