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Michael W. Mcdonough

HALO SECURITIES
Chicago, IL 60606
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CRD#: 4508022
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Professional summary

Michael W Mcdonough, who also goes by Michael William Mcdonough, Michael W C Mcdonough, Michael W Mcdonough, is a registered financial professional 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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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Michael William Mcdonough | Michael W C Mcdonough | Michael W Mcdonough

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

February 17, 2026 - Present

HALO SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 200 West Jackson Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 279029
Chicago, IL
Past

October 30, 2023 - February 25, 2026

SKYWAY CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 124630
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 22, 2023 - March 4, 2025

COBALT CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 136161
LAKE MARY, FL
Past

February 16, 2021 - August 11, 2022

VIGILANT DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 285573
Conshohocken, PA
Past

June 14, 2018 - August 4, 2020

BURCH & COMPANY, INC

BD
CRD#: 102280
KANSAS CITY, MO
Past

October 12, 2016 - August 2, 2017

HATTERAS CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143365
RALEIGH, NC
Past

October 2, 2008 - July 14, 2015

HATTERAS CAPITAL DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 143365
RALEIGH, NC
Past

March 2, 2005 - August 19, 2008

COREBRIDGE CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13158
JERSEY CITY, NJ
Past

November 10, 2003 - January 26, 2005

EATON VANCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37731
BOSTON, MA
Past

June 21, 2002 - October 22, 2003

BTS SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 8328
LINCOLN, MA

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 them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
North Carolina
(2/17/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/28/2002
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 12/31/2008
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6
Date: 6/20/2002
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 5/24/2011
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

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)
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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
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (51 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
HALO INVESTING, INC.OWNER
BELKA, THOMAS JAMESFINOP2974998
GOLDSTEIN, DANA LYNNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1993607
RADGOWSKI, MATTHEW JOSEPHCEO2510172

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Company Information

HALO SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 279029Chicago, IL 60606

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