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Michael E. Chastain

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CRD#: 4641625
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Evans Chastain, AIF®, who also goes by Michael E Chastain, Mike Chastain, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2003. Michael had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael E Chastain | Mike Chastain

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. Pinnacle Consultants - Part Owner - Sale of Insurance Products Address: 400 West Capitol, Ste 2860, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Start Date: 10/2018 20 Hours/Month & 1 Hour/Month During Securities Trading Hours Investment Related 2. Country Club of Ark Property Owners Association (CCoA PoA) Board member Start: 04/01/2019 Address: P.O.Box 13685 Maumelle, AR 72113 2 Hours/Month & 1 Hour/Month During Securities Trading Hours Not investment related

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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AIF®

Experience


Past

July 14, 2021 - April 2, 2024

PALADIN INVESTMENT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 315305
Little Rock, AR
Past

July 6, 2020 - July 9, 2021

TRUTORO

RIA
CRD#: 169291
CONWAY, AR
Past

July 6, 2020 - July 9, 2021

TRUTORO

BD
CRD#: 169291
CONWAY, AR
Past

May 2, 2019 - June 22, 2020

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

April 25, 2019 - June 22, 2020

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

March 25, 2017 - April 24, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

March 25, 2017 - April 24, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

November 7, 2008 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
MAUMELLE, AR
Past

September 29, 2008 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

September 7, 2006 - September 29, 2008

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

September 7, 2006 - September 29, 2008

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

July 15, 2005 - June 19, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

June 13, 2005 - June 19, 2006

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

March 24, 2003 - April 26, 2005

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/11/2005
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/19/2005
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


PI
PALADIN INVESTMENT ADVISORS
PALADIN CAPITAL INC. | PALADIN INVESTMENT ADVISORS | PALADIN CAPITAL, LLC

CRD#: 315305 / SEC#:

Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/30/2025 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
909 S. Pine Street Suite B, Cabot, AR 72023
Mailing Address
Phone number
(501) 422-6868
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts368
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 48,502,207

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Company Information


PALADIN INVESTMENT ADVISORS

CRD#: 315305

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