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Michael T. Gillespie

CG ADVISORY SERVICES
Fort Myers, FL
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CRD#: 4434046
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Professional summary


Michael Thomas Gillespie, who also goes by Mike Thomas Gillespie, is a registered financial advisor currently at CG ADVISORY SERVICES located in Fort Myers, Florida.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Thomas Gillespie

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) I am the Trustee on a family members Trust (Uncle) where I execute requests at the direction of the Grantor of the Trust. My hours are limited and transactions are on an as needed basis.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 7, 2025 - Present

CG ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 110929
Fort Myers, FL
Past

March 23, 2021 - August 28, 2024

MPS-LORIA FINANCIAL PLANNERS,LLC

RIA
CRD#: 122866
BURR RIDGE, IL
Past

March 23, 2021 - September 27, 2023

LORIA FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 102360
BURR RIDGE, IL
Past

April 27, 2020 - March 17, 2021

PERSHING ADVISOR SOLUTIONS LLC

BD
CRD#: 36671
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

June 13, 2011 - April 21, 2020

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 2, 2010 - April 21, 2020

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
CHICAGO, IL
Past

June 13, 2007 - July 28, 2010

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

May 29, 2007 - July 28, 2010

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

May 31, 2006 - May 29, 2007

CITICORP INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 23988
DARIEN, IL
Past

October 14, 2005 - May 18, 2006

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 628
NAPERVILLE, IL
Past

September 22, 2005 - May 18, 2006

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
CINCINNATI, OH
Past

November 13, 2001 - September 21, 2005

WADDELL & REED

RIA
CRD#: 866
OAKBROOK, IL
Past

November 2, 2001 - September 21, 2005

WADDELL & REED

BD
CRD#: 866
OVERLAND PARK, KS

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CA
CG ADVISORY SERVICES
360 FINANCIAL GROUP | VITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VERUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | USA TAX & INSURANCE SERVICES | USA FINANCIAL & TAX SERVICES | TRUCHOICE FINANCIAL | TRINITY ADVISORY GROUP | TOTAL FINANCIAL HEALTH | TOM TURNER FINANCIAL SERVICES | THREE SIXTY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE PRIZANT GROUP | TENNESSEE VALLEY RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | SYNERGY SETTLEMENTS | STRATEGIC WEALTH CONCEPTS | STITES FINANCIAL | SMART FINANCIAL | SCARLET OAK FINANCIAL SERVICES | ROMAN CAPITAL STRATEGIES | RHL GROUP | RETIREMENT ADVIOSRS OF NE | REDFIELD FINANCIAL GROUP | RECON INVESTMENTS STRATEGIES | PROUT FINANCIAL DESIGN | PROTECTIVE WEALTH CONCEPTS | PRINCETON TAX ADVISORY GROUP | PRESERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRESERVATION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PRENDERGAST FINANCIAL SERVICES | POTERACK CAPITAL ADVISORY | PLANNING BY DESIGN FINANCIAL | PERSONALIZED WEALTH ADVISORS | PEACHTREE FINANCIAL GROUP | PACKARD ADVISORY SERVICES | ONPOINT TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES | O'NEIL WEALTH | NORTHBROOK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | NORTH SHORE ASSET MANAGEMENT & TAX ADVISORY GROUP | MULCAHY FINANCIAL | MICHIGAN FIRST CREDIT UNION | MICHAEL DONALDSON ASSET MANAGEMENT | MCLEOD FINANCIAL GROUP | MCBEATH TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LUMOS WEALTH ADVISORS | LUCAS ADAM FINANCIAL, LLC | LIFE STRATEGY FINANCIAL, LLC | LIBERTY ROAD FINANCIAL SERVICES | LEWIS TAX ADVISORY GROUP | LEAVITT FINANCIAL GROUP | LASTING LEGACY FINANCIAL | LAKE MINNETONKA FINANCIAL | JEFFINANCIAL GROUP | JAY GREER & CO. | INCOME PLANNING GROUP | IMBER TAX ADVISORY GROUP | HEIN FINANCIAL GROUP | HAYWORTH ADVISORY | GOTTO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | GJO FINANCIAL LLC | GENERATIONS TAX & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC | FORTIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORD FINANCIAL SERVICES OF EAST TEXAS | FIRST FINANCIAL TAX GROUP | FIRESTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | FINANCIAL CARE PROVIDERS | FIAT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EVANGELISTA AND ASSOCIATES | ENCORE ADVISORS | ELEVATE LIFE WEALTH | DFC INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | DARR WEALTH | CORE INCOME WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHAMBERLAIN TAX ADVISORY GROUP | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF WILMINGTON | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF WILLIAMSTON | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF TRAVERSE CITY | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF MUNISING | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF MARQUETTE | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF HASLETT | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF CHARLOTTE | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF CARO | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES | CG FINANCIAL OF MIDLAND | CG ADVISORY SERVICES | CARR CAPITAL, LLC | CAPITOL INCOME CONSULTANTS | CAPITALWISE ADVISORS, LLC | CAPITAL ASSET ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC. | CAPITAL ASSET ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | CAPITAL ASSET ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | CAPITAL ASSET ADVISORY SEERVICES, LLC | C.B. WOOD FINANCIAL LLC | BRADY FINANCIAL PLANNING | BLUEPRINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BENEFIT STRATEGIES | BARR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AUSTIN TAX | ALPHA ASSET ADVISORS | ALLIANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLIANCE ADVISORS | ALL THINGS FINANCIAL | ADVANCEMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADVANCED WEALTH STRATEGIES | AB RESOURCES

CRD#: 110929 / SEC#: 801-67082

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2006 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2007 Failure to Renew)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Florida
(5/24/2025)
IAR
Illinois
(4/7/2025)
IAR
Michigan
(7/30/2025)
IAR
Texas
(4/7/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/15/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CA
CG ADVISORY SERVICES
360 FINANCIAL GROUP | VITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VERUS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | USA TAX & INSURANCE SERVICES | USA FINANCIAL & TAX SERVICES | TRUCHOICE FINANCIAL | TRINITY ADVISORY GROUP | TOTAL FINANCIAL HEALTH | TOM TURNER FINANCIAL SERVICES | THREE SIXTY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE PRIZANT GROUP | TENNESSEE VALLEY RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | SYNERGY SETTLEMENTS | STRATEGIC WEALTH CONCEPTS | STITES FINANCIAL | SMART FINANCIAL | SCARLET OAK FINANCIAL SERVICES | ROMAN CAPITAL STRATEGIES | RHL GROUP | RETIREMENT ADVIOSRS OF NE | REDFIELD FINANCIAL GROUP | RECON INVESTMENTS STRATEGIES | PROUT FINANCIAL DESIGN | PROTECTIVE WEALTH CONCEPTS | PRINCETON TAX ADVISORY GROUP | PRESERVATION WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRESERVATION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | PRENDERGAST FINANCIAL SERVICES | POTERACK CAPITAL ADVISORY | PLANNING BY DESIGN FINANCIAL | PERSONALIZED WEALTH ADVISORS | PEACHTREE FINANCIAL GROUP | PACKARD ADVISORY SERVICES | ONPOINT TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES | O'NEIL WEALTH | NORTHBROOK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | NORTH SHORE ASSET MANAGEMENT & TAX ADVISORY GROUP | MULCAHY FINANCIAL | MICHIGAN FIRST CREDIT UNION | MICHAEL DONALDSON ASSET MANAGEMENT | MCLEOD FINANCIAL GROUP | MCBEATH TAX & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LUMOS WEALTH ADVISORS | LUCAS ADAM FINANCIAL, LLC | LIFE STRATEGY FINANCIAL, LLC | LIBERTY ROAD FINANCIAL SERVICES | LEWIS TAX ADVISORY GROUP | LEAVITT FINANCIAL GROUP | LASTING LEGACY FINANCIAL | LAKE MINNETONKA FINANCIAL | JEFFINANCIAL GROUP | JAY GREER & CO. | INCOME PLANNING GROUP | IMBER TAX ADVISORY GROUP | HEIN FINANCIAL GROUP | HAYWORTH ADVISORY | GOTTO CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | GJO FINANCIAL LLC | GENERATIONS TAX & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC | FORTIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORD FINANCIAL SERVICES OF EAST TEXAS | FIRST FINANCIAL TAX GROUP | FIRESTONE FINANCIAL GROUP | FINANCIAL CARE PROVIDERS | FIAT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | EVANGELISTA AND ASSOCIATES | ENCORE ADVISORS | ELEVATE LIFE WEALTH | DFC INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT STRATEGIES | DARR WEALTH | CORE INCOME WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CHAMBERLAIN TAX ADVISORY GROUP | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF WILMINGTON | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF WILLIAMSTON | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF TRAVERSE CITY | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF MUNISING | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF MARQUETTE | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF HASLETT | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF CHARLOTTE | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES OF CARO | CG FINANCIAL SERVICES | CG FINANCIAL OF MIDLAND | CG ADVISORY SERVICES | CARR CAPITAL, LLC | CAPITOL INCOME CONSULTANTS | CAPITALWISE ADVISORS, LLC | CAPITAL ASSET ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC. | CAPITAL ASSET ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | CAPITAL ASSET ADVISORY SERVICES LLC | CAPITAL ASSET ADVISORY SEERVICES, LLC | C.B. WOOD FINANCIAL LLC | BRADY FINANCIAL PLANNING | BLUEPRINT WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BENEFIT STRATEGIES | BARR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | AUSTIN TAX | ALPHA ASSET ADVISORS | ALLIANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ALLIANCE ADVISORS | ALL THINGS FINANCIAL | ADVANCEMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES | ADVANCED WEALTH STRATEGIES | AB RESOURCES

CRD#: 110929 / SEC#: 801-67082

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/10/2006 Approved)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2007 Failure to Renew)
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Contact information


Main Address
148 E Grand River Ave., Williamston, MI 48895
Mailing Address
Phone number
(517) 339-7662
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
136

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CAAS ADV PART 2 AMENDMENT (3/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts17,952
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,020,782,560

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Company Information


CG ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 110929Fort Myers, FL

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