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Michael C. Assad
VICUS CAPITAL
BETHLEHEM, PA 18020
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CRD#: 4651897
MA
Professional summary
Michael Christopher Assad is a registered financial advisor currently at VICUS CAPITAL, INC. located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Bedminster, New Jersey.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. CLIENT ACCOUNT ANALYST, WITH PENNSYLVANIA FINANCIAL GROUP, 40 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS WEEKLY, 5 NON SECURITIES TRADING HOURS WEEKLY, START DATE 1/2007; 2. VICUS CAPITAL, INC., INVESTMENT RELATED, SAME AS REGISTERED ADDRESS, OUTSIDE RIA - ADVISORY BUSINESS, START 08/18/2014, 40HRS/WK (32.5 TRADING HOURS), INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE; 3. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE WITH VARIOUS COMPANIES INVESTMENT RELATED: YES ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION NATURE OF BUSINESS: FIXED INSURANCE START DATE: 10/2015 APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 6 APX NUMBER OF TRADING HOURS PER WEEK: 4 POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: INSURANCE AGENT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: SELLS LIFE, HEALTH, DISABILITY, ANNUITIES, AND LONG TERM CARE. 4. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MICHAEL ASSAD LLC, INVESTMENT RELATED: NO, ADDRESS: 21 OAK RD, WHITE HAVEN, PA, 18661, NATURE OF BUSINESS: ACCOUNTING PURPOSES, START DATE: 9/2014, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: OWNER, APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: LESS THAN 1, APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 1, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: BUSINESS OWNER, FOR ACCOUNTING PURPOSES; 5.NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: MARMARAS & SMITH LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRM; START DATE: 11/2020; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: EXECUTIVE AND OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 32.5; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: ADMINISTRATIVE WORK FOR ADVISORS; 6. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BUSINESS NETWORK INTERNATIONAL; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: SAME AS RESIDENTIAL LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: NETWORKING GROUP; START DATE: 10/2025; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 6; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 3; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: NETWORKING;
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
August 19, 2014 - Present
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
Office #1: 3101 Emrick Blvd, Suite 315, Bethlehem, PA 18020Office #2: 1430 Us Highway 206, Ste 230, Bedminster, NJ 07921RIA
CRD#: 116021
BETHLEHEM, PA
Current
September 3, 2013 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 1430 Us Highway 206 Ste 230, Bedminster, NJ 07921Office #2: 3101 Emrick Blvd Ste 315, Bethlehem, PA 18020BD
CRD#: 13572
Bedminster, NJ
Past
January 26, 2007 - September 3, 2013
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past
August 7, 2003 - January 9, 2007
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6363
CENTER VALLEY, PA
Past
August 7, 2003 - July 3, 2006
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past
August 7, 2003 - January 9, 2007
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6363
CENTER VALLEY, PA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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VC
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VICUS CAPITAL, INC. | PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS NETWORK
CRD#: 116021 / SEC#: 801-60628
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/5/2001 Approved)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
Florida(3/22/2024)
RR
Maryland(2/22/2024)
RR
New Jersey(6/22/2015)
IAR
New Jersey(11/1/2023)
RR
New York(5/29/2015)
RR
Pennsylvania(9/3/2013)
IAR
Pennsylvania(8/19/2014)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
VC
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS | VICUS CAPITAL, INC. | PFG FINANCIAL ADVISORS NETWORK
CRD#: 116021 / SEC#: 801-60628
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
476 Rolling Ridge Drive Suite 315, State College, PA 16801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(855) 558-4287
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
89
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 9,058 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,574,468,218 |
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Company Information
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
CRD#: 116021Bethlehem, PA 18020TRUST BUT VERIFY
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