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Kirk D. Michel

WESBANCO SECURITIES
Bowie, MD 20716
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CRD#: 4565920
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Professional summary


Kirk Douglas Michel is a registered financial advisor currently at WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC. located in Bowie, Maryland.

Kirk is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Kirk has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 3, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 9 and Series 10 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Seventh State Advisors, LLC; Owner; Non-Investment related; Buying, Renting, & Selling Real Estate. Not actively doing any business at this time; Do not own any real estate.

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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

November 17, 2023 - Present

WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1525 Pointer Ridge Place, Bowie, MD 20716Office #2: 1801 Rockville Pike Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20852
RIA
BD
CRD#: 43276
Bowie, MD
Current

November 17, 2023 - Present

WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 1525 Pointer Ridge Place, Bowie, MD 20716Office #2: 1801 Rockville Pike Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20852
RIA
BD
CRD#: 43276
Bowie, MD
Past

September 5, 2023 - November 8, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

January 10, 2023 - November 8, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

November 6, 2017 - September 5, 2023

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

November 1, 2017 - September 5, 2023

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
WASHINGTON, DC
Past

February 18, 2016 - October 20, 2017

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 20472
BETHESDA, MD
Past

February 18, 2016 - October 20, 2017

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 20472
BETHESDA, MD
Past

August 26, 2013 - December 17, 2015

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD
Past

August 26, 2013 - December 17, 2015

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD
Past

December 24, 2008 - June 21, 2012

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
POTOMAC, MD
Past

December 15, 2008 - June 21, 2012

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
POTOMAC, MD
Past

February 16, 2006 - May 4, 2007

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
BETHESDA, MD
Past

February 16, 2006 - May 4, 2007

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
BETHESDA, MD
Past

July 20, 2004 - August 10, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

July 20, 2004 - August 10, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 13, 2004 - June 23, 2004

LADENBURG THALMANN & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 505
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 19, 2002 - November 10, 2003

T. ROWE PRICE INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8348
BALTIMORE, MD

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".
WS
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
COMMBANC INVESTMENTS, INC. | WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43276 / SEC#: 801-119845, 8-50220

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2020 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2021 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/22/2020 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

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.
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
District of Columbia
(1/8/2024)
IAR
District of Columbia
(1/22/2024)
RR
Maryland
(11/17/2023)
IAR
Maryland
(11/17/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(12/17/2024)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(12/18/2024)
RR
Virginia
(1/8/2024)
IAR
Virginia
(1/8/2024)
RR
West Virginia
(12/17/2024)
IAR
West Virginia
(12/26/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/11/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


WS
WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.
COMMBANC INVESTMENTS, INC. | WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43276 / SEC#: 801-119845, 8-50220

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/8/2020 Approved)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/8/2021 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/22/2020 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/23/2020 Terminated)
West Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
135 West Main St, St Clairsville, OH 43950
Mailing Address
1 Bank Plaza, Wheeling, WV 26003
Phone number
(304) 905-7215
Established
Ohio since 10/03/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
100

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (28 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WSI ADV PART 2B BROCHURE SUPPLEMENT - TUSSING, BRIAN (10/3/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
WESBANCO INC.OWNER
CONNER, JAMES LEROYFINOP5339285
GARDILL, JAMES CCOUNSEL
JACKSON, JEFFDIRECTOR7692472
LOVE, SCOTT ALANDIRECTOR2854247
LUZAR, JAY MICHAELDIRECTOR
PERKINS, MICHAEL LDIRECTOR7531438
STAVSKY, LISA FINKELSTEINDIRECTOR - MANAGING DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/CEO1749197
WILSON, ROSE LYNNCCO, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE & DIRECTOR4072715
ZATTA, JAYDIRECTOR7693273

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts850
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 166,458,070

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

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Company Information


WESBANCO SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 43276Bowie, MD 20716

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