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Michael W Mcdonough

HALO SECURITIES
Chicago, IL
·CRD# 4508022·24 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael W Mcdonough, who also goes by Michael William Mcdonough, Michael W C Mcdonough, Michael W Mcdonough, is a registered financial advisor currently at HALO SECURITIES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois. Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

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Other Aliases

Michael William Mcdonough, Michael W C Mcdonough, Michael W Mcdonough

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Years of Experience

24 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

HALO SECURITIES, LLCCurrent·CRD# 279029
BD
200 West Jackson Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606
February 17, 2026 - Present

Past

SKYWAY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLCPast·CRD# 124630
BD
Tampa, FL
October 30, 2023 - February 25, 2026
COBALT CAPITAL, INC.Past·CRD# 136161
BD
Lake Mary, FL
August 22, 2023 - March 4, 2025
VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLCPast·CRD# 285573
BD
Conshohocken, PA
February 16, 2021 - August 11, 2022
BURCH & COMPANY, INCPast·CRD# 102280
BD
Kansas City, MO
June 14, 2018 - August 4, 2020
HATTERAS CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLCPast·CRD# 143365
BD
Raleigh, NC
October 12, 2016 - August 2, 2017
HATTERAS CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLCPast·CRD# 143365
BD
Raleigh, NC
October 2, 2008 - July 14, 2015
COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 13158
BD
Jersey City, NJ
March 2, 2005 - August 19, 2008
EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.Past·CRD# 37731
BD
Boston, MA
November 10, 2003 - January 26, 2005
BTS SECURITIES CORPORATIONPast·CRD# 8328
BD
Lincoln, MA
June 21, 2002 - October 22, 2003

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Current Firm

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HALO SECURITIES, LLC

HALO SECURITIES | SENTINUS-HALO SECURITIES, LLC | SENTINUS-HALO SECURITIES | SENTINUS SECURITIES LLC | HALO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 279029 / SEC#: 8-69655
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

Contact Information

Main Address

200 West Jackson Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606

Mailing Address

200 West Jackson Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606

Phone Number

(847) 687-9460

Established

Illinois since 02/09/2015

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 0 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HALO INVESTING, INC.OWNER—
GOLDSTEIN, DANA LYNNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1993607
RADGOWSKI, MATTHEW JOSEPHCEO2510172
SAMSON, EDWARD GREGORYFINOP2041321

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Other business activities

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
North Carolina
(2/17/2026)

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 2002About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2008About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 2002About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed May 2011About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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