Michael R. Hostick
Professional summary
Michael Richard Hostick II, who also goes by Michael Richard Hostick, Mike Hostick, is a registered financial advisor currently at LIVE OAK INVESTMENT PARTNERS located in West Lake Hills, Texas and DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Austin, Texas.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
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Other business activities
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
Experience
July 2, 2019 - Present
LIVE OAK INVESTMENT PARTNERS
July 13, 2026 - Present
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 3103 Bee Cave Road Suite 104, Austin, TX 78746-5523July 13, 2026 - Present
DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLC
Office #1: 3103 Bee Cave Road Suite 104, Austin, TX 78746November 1, 2022 - July 14, 2026
KOVACK SECURITIES INC.
October 1, 2019 - November 15, 2022
CANTELLA & CO., INC.
January 5, 2015 - October 1, 2019
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
January 5, 2015 - October 1, 2019
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
March 15, 2010 - January 20, 2015
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
March 15, 2010 - January 20, 2015
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.
January 28, 2009 - March 16, 2010
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
June 23, 2006 - March 16, 2010
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.
September 26, 2001 - June 12, 2006
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
September 26, 2001 - June 27, 2006
OSAIC FA, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 326060 / SEC#: 801-128675
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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(8/27/2025)
(7/13/2026)
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(9/29/2025)
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(7/2/2019)
(7/13/2026)
Exams
FINRA
Current Firm
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
CRD#: 326060 / SEC#: 801-128675
Contact information
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 8,318 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,206,698,268 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/09/2026 | ||
| 09/25/2024 |
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