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Michael R. Smedley

CJW CAPITAL
BUCHANAN, MI 49107
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CRD#: 4284810
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Professional summary


Michael Ross Smedley is a registered financial advisor currently at CJW CAPITAL, LLC located in Buchanan, Michigan.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1. GMS INDUSTRIES INC., NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, 807 W 4TH ST., BUCHANAN, MI 49107, MANUFACTURING COMPANY, PRESIDENT, START DATE 01/2007, 20 HOURS/ MONTH

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 14, 2020 - Present

CJW CAPITAL, LLC

Office #1: 807 W 4th Street, Buchanan, MI 49107
RIA
CRD#: 206514
BUCHANAN, MI
Past

April 19, 2002 - February 21, 2003

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Past

February 13, 2002 - February 21, 2003

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 27, 2000 - January 17, 2002

NYPPEX, LLC

BD
CRD#: 47654
LANSING, MI

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Michigan
(12/14/2020)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/14/2020
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CJW CAPITAL, LLC
CJW CAPITAL | WIESEHAN, CHRISTOPHER JOHN | WIESEHAN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC | WIESEHAN ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY | VARONA CAPTIAL | SMEDLEY CAPITAL | CJW CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 206514 / SEC#:

Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2017 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2015 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/11/2019 Approved)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Chicago, IL
Mailing Address
Phone number
(312) 852-4054
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts352
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 50,328,670

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Company Information


CJW CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 206514Buchanan, MI 49107

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