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Michael B. Fink
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
NASHVILLE, TN
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CRD#: 4645909
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Professional summary
Michael Brian Fink JR, who also goes by Michael B Fink, Michael Brian Fink Jr, Michael Brian Fink Jr, is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP located in Nashville, Tennessee and FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P. located in Wheaton, Illinois.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael B Fink | Michael Brian Fink Jr | Michael Brian Fink Jr
Other business activities
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OTHER BUSINESS NAME: AWM PG, LLC. LOCATION: 1779 HILLMONT DR. NASHVILLE, TN 37215. NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY POSITION OR TITLE: PARTNER. RESPONSIBILITIES: CO-OWNS THE HOLDING COMPANY TO PURCHASE LAND AND OTHER ASSETS. INVESTMENT-RELATED: NO. HOURS PER MONTH (TOTAL/DURING MARKET HOURS): 5 TOTAL/0 DURING MARKET HOURS OTHER BUSINESS NAME: MMRFT LLC. LOCATION: 907 PASADENA DR. NASHVILLE, TN 37204. NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE. POSITION OR TITLE: PASSIVE INVESTOR. RESPONSIBILITIES: PURCHASING A PASSIVE INCOME REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT. INVESTMENT-RELATED: REAL ESTATE. HOURS PER MONTH (TOTAL/DURING MARKET HOURS): 1 TOTAL/NONE DURING MARKET HOURS. OTHER BUSINESS NAME: MJAC REAL ESTATE. LOCATION: NASHVILLE, TN. NATURE OF BUSINESS: LLC SET UP TO HOLD A REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT. POSITION OR TITLE: OWNER. RESPONSIBILITITES: MAINTAIN ANNUAL RECORDS. START DATE: AUG 31, 2023. INVESTMENT-RELATED: YES. HOURS PER MONTH (TOTAL/ DURING MARKET HOURS): 1. OTHER BUSINESS NAME: AWM LLC. LOCATION: FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ. NATURE OF BUSINESS: REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY. POSITION OR TITLE: MEMBER. RESPONSIBILITITES: ALL PASSIVE. START DATE: MAY 28, 2025. INVESTMENT-RELATED: NO. HOURS PER MONTH (TOTAL/ DURING MARKET HOURS): 0. OTHER BUSINESS NAME: FLYER CAPITAL, LLC. LOCATION: CHEYENNE, WY. NATURE OF BUSINESS: HOLDING COMPANY. POSITION OR TITLE: RESPONSIBILITITES: MEMBER. START DATE: OCT 7, 2025. INVESTMENT-RELATED: NO. HOURS PER MONTH (TOTAL/ DURING MARKET HOURS): 0.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
September 6, 2013 - Present
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
RIA
CRD#: 107027
NASHVILLE, TN
Current
August 14, 2013 - Present
FIRST TRUST PORTFOLIOS L.P.
Office #1: 120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187BD
CRD#: 28519
WHEATON, IL
Past
November 4, 2009 - August 20, 2013
GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC
BD
CRD#: 361
NEW YORK, NY
Past
July 12, 2007 - October 13, 2009
NYLIFE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 35350
NEW YORK, NY
Past
April 24, 2007 - July 27, 2007
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/4/1991 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.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
Illinois(8/14/2013)
IAR
Illinois(9/6/2013)
RR
Tennessee(5/11/2015)
IAR
Tennessee(1/3/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FT
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP
CRD#: 107027 / SEC#: 801-39950
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
120 E. Liberty Drive Suite 400, Wheaton, IL 60187
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 765-8000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
520
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 5,033 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 256,328,000,000 |
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