Michael J. Valentinas

ADVISORY RESEARCH

Chicago, IL 60601

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CRD#: 4503068

Professional summary

Michael James Valentinas, who also goes by Michael J. Valentinas, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISORY RESEARCH INC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael J. Valentinas

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

April 17, 2017 - Present

ADVISORY RESEARCH INC

Office #1: 180 N Stetson Avenue Suite 5500, Chicago, IL 60601

RIA

CRD#: 108254

Chicago, IL

Past

November 22, 2002 - November 15, 2016

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

RIA

CRD#: 816

CHICAGO, IL

Past

August 27, 2002 - November 15, 2016

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

CRD#: 816

CHICAGO, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ADVISORY RESEARCH INC

ADVISORY RESEARCH INC | FAMCO MLP | ADVISORY RESEARCH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 108254 / SEC#: 801-14172

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/7/1978 Approved)

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

Illinois
(4/17/2017)

IAR

Texas
(8/6/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 11/21/2002

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 11/15/2016

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/26/2002

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 12/21/2009

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

ADVISORY RESEARCH INC

ADVISORY RESEARCH INC | FAMCO MLP | ADVISORY RESEARCH INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 108254 / SEC#: 801-14172

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/7/1978 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

180 N Stetson Avenue Suite 5500, Chicago, IL 60601

Mailing Address

Phone number

(312) 565-1414

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY RESEARCH INC. ADV PART 2A 08202025 (8/20/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	293
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 721,521,157

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Michael J. Valentinas

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

CREDIT SUISSE SECURITIES (USA) LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ADVISORY RESEARCH INC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 11/21/2002

SIE

Date: 11/15/2016

Series 7

Date: 8/26/2002

Series 24

Date: 12/21/2009

Current Firm

ADVISORY RESEARCH INC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ADVISORY RESEARCH INC

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