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Michael D. Elmore

CORECAP ADVISORS
Amherst, OH 44001
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CRD#: 4775848
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Professional summary


Michael D Elmore, who also goes by Michael Darren Elmore, Michael D Elmore, is a registered financial advisor currently at CORECAP ADVISORS located in Amherst, Ohio and CORECAP INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Southfield, Michigan.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Darren Elmore | Michael D Elmore

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.
*Skolnik Retirement Solutions; Financial Advisor; Insurance sales; approx. 160 hours per month; approx. 160 hours per month during trading hours; similar clientele *ME2 Properties, LLC; identify long term rental opportunities, purchase properties, manage properties collect rent; approx. 4 hours per month; approx. 0 hours per month during trading hours; *Opal Investment Opportunities LLC; Member; buying and managing long term rentals along with personal investment activities; actively managing trading account, compensation will be tied to return on investments; approx. 160 hours per month; approx. 15 hours per month during trading hours

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

February 21, 2024 - Present

CORECAP ADVISORS

Office #1: 315 N. Leavitt Road, Amherst, OH 44001
RIA
CRD#: 158819
Amherst, OH
Current

February 23, 2024 - Present

CORECAP INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 27777 Franklin Road Suite 700, Southfield, MI 48034
BD
CRD#: 37068
Southfield, MI
Past

October 4, 2023 - February 26, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
LORAIN, OH
Past

August 25, 2023 - February 26, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
AVON LAKE, OH
Past

May 28, 2022 - August 19, 2023

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 79
LORAIN, OH
Past

May 23, 2022 - August 19, 2023

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
LORAIN, OH
Past

March 24, 2021 - May 3, 2022

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13941
OREGON, OH
Past

March 23, 2021 - May 3, 2022

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
OREGON, OH
Past

January 21, 2020 - December 31, 2020

CITIZENS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39550
MAUMEE, OH
Past

November 10, 2016 - October 25, 2019

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SANDUSKY, OH
Past

October 21, 2016 - October 25, 2019

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
SANDUSKY, OH
Past

April 20, 2004 - October 29, 2004

W&S BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8099
CINCINNATI, OH

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".
CA
CORECAP ADVISORS
ADVANTAGE BENEFITS & RETIREMENT | WWW.GOLDLINE.FINANCIAL | WOOSTER FINANCIAL | WEALTH TRAC MANAGEMENT | WEALTH TRAC FINANCIAL LLC | WEALTH TRAC FINANCIAL | WEALTH GUIDE FINANCIAL | VOYAGEUR ADVISORY GROUP | VFG ASSOCIATES | TRUE NORTH ADVISORS | TREW FINANCIAL & BENEFITS GROUP, INC. | TOTAL BENEFIT SERVICES | TORO FINANCIAL | TLC WEALTH | TLC INSURANCE GROUP | TELLURIDE FINANCIAL, INC. | TBS RETIREMENT PLANNING | TALLOU FINANCIAL SERVICES | STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP | STIVERS LAW | STIVERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | SPEIR FINANCIAL SERVICES | SPARTAN FINANCIAL GROUP | SOULENCE TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | SOLOMON FINANCIAL | SMITHS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SMITH FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SLEEP WELL RETIREMENT | SKOLNIK RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | SIS FINANCIAL GROUP | SIMASKO FINANCIAL | SENIOR HEALTH BENEFITS | SECURE RETIREMENT QUESTS | SECURE MY FUNDS | SECURE INCOME SOLUTIONS | SAA FINANCIAL | RUNESTAD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD | ROMAIN FINANCIAL | RJP ESTATE PLANNING | REITER FINANCIAL SERVICES | RED KITE CAPITAL | QUEST FINANCIAL | PRINCIPIUM TACTICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRINCIPIUM | PRESERVE WEALTH OKLAHOMA | PETTIFORD FINANCIAL AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PETERSON HARRIS, INC. | PATHWAY FINANCIAL GROUP | OWRS | ORAY-KING WEALTH ADVISORS | ODYSSEY PRIVATE WEALTH | NICOLE E. BREW & CREW | NICOLE BREWER & ASSOCIATES | NEXT FRONTIER FINANCIAL | MIDWEST RETIREMENT ADVISORS | METROKAS KAMISON ASSOCIATES | METHOD INVESTMENT GROUP | MANNOR FINANCIAL SERVICES | MANNOR FINANCIAL GROUP | LMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFESTYLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFE INCOME MANAGEMENT | LEISER FINANCIAL | LASTER FINANCIAL | LAKE COUNTY FINANCIAL GROUP | LABADIE FINANCIAL | KRISTOPHER CURTIS FINANCIAL | KLAUENBERG RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | KCS FINANCIAL GROUP | KAPONO CHUN & ASSOCIATES | JOSEPH FINANCIAL GROUP | JM FINANCIAL & ACCOUNTING SERVICES | JM FINANCIAL & ACCOUNT SERVICES | JERCON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JACKSON KENNEDY | INSURANCE ADVANTAGE & LMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | INGOLD GROUP, LLC | HORIZON INSURANCE BROKERAGE GROUP, LLC | HAKIM FINANCIAL. INC. | HAKIM FINANCIAL | GOLDLINE FINANCIAL | GILLIKIN & ASSOCIATES | GET MY BENCHMARK | GEARY AGENCY | GAUCI & ASSOCIATES | G&H FINANCIAL GROUP | FRONTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FREEDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOREVER FREE FINANCIAL | FIRST FINANCIAL GROUP USA | FINANCIAL FITNESS | FFI | EXECUTIVE PLAN SERVICES | EXECUTIVE FINANCIAL GROUP | ESTATE PLANNING & PRESERVATION | ESPERO & PARTNERS | EDGEROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DWORETSKY FINANCIAL | DUGAN BROWN | DIGNITY LIFE MARKETING GROUP, LLC | DAN WHITE & ASSOCIATES | CROSSROADS ADVISORY GROUP | CREATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | CREATIVE ASSET CONSULTANTS, INC. | COUGHLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES | CORECAP ADVISORS, LLC | CORECAP ADVISORS, INC. | CORECAP ADVISORS | CORE CAPITAL ADVISORS | COOPER AND ADEL FINANCIAL | COOPER ADEL VU FINANCIAL | COOPER ADEL & VU FINANCIAL | CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CONNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMMONWEALTH STRATEGY ADVISORS | CITY CENTER FINANCIAL | CFS | CASTLE WEST FINANCIAL, LLC | CAPITAL CHOICE SOUTHWEST | CAPITAL CHOICE FINANCIAL SERVICES | CAPITAL CHOICE FINANCIAL GROUP | CAPITAL CHOICE | BURLOS MARKETING | BRAD MAY & ASSOCIATES AGENCY INC. | BISHOP WEALTH PLANNING | BETTER LIFE FINANCIAL GROUP | BETH MOORES FINANCIAL | BENCHMARK | BALANCED PROFITS | B MAY & ASSOCIATES | AZOURY FINANCIAL | ASSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASSET MANAGEMENT & ADVISORY SERVICES OF LEE COUNTY | ARCH BENEFITS GROUP | APEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANDRIKOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | AMERICAN PROSPERITY GROUP, LLC | ALPHA ADVISORS | ALPERT RETIREMENT ADVISING | AFFORDABLE INSURANCE NETWORK

CRD#: 158819 / SEC#: 801-72687

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/2011 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2012 Terminated)

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

IAR
California
(2/21/2024)
IAR
Florida
(2/26/2024)
RR
Georgia
(1/28/2025)
IAR
Georgia
(1/29/2025)
IAR
Indiana
(2/21/2024)
IAR
Michigan
(4/25/2024)
IAR
Nevada
(2/23/2024)
IAR
Ohio
(2/22/2024)
RR
Ohio
(2/23/2024)
RR
Texas
(1/28/2025)
IAR
Texas
(1/28/2025)
IAR
West Virginia
(7/21/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/2/2023
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 9/2/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CA
CORECAP ADVISORS
ADVANTAGE BENEFITS & RETIREMENT | WWW.GOLDLINE.FINANCIAL | WOOSTER FINANCIAL | WEALTH TRAC MANAGEMENT | WEALTH TRAC FINANCIAL LLC | WEALTH TRAC FINANCIAL | WEALTH GUIDE FINANCIAL | VOYAGEUR ADVISORY GROUP | VFG ASSOCIATES | TRUE NORTH ADVISORS | TREW FINANCIAL & BENEFITS GROUP, INC. | TOTAL BENEFIT SERVICES | TORO FINANCIAL | TLC WEALTH | TLC INSURANCE GROUP | TELLURIDE FINANCIAL, INC. | TBS RETIREMENT PLANNING | TALLOU FINANCIAL SERVICES | STRATEGIC PLANNING GROUP | STIVERS LAW | STIVERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | SPEIR FINANCIAL SERVICES | SPARTAN FINANCIAL GROUP | SOULENCE TAX & WEALTH ADVISORS | SOLOMON FINANCIAL | SMITHS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SMITH FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | SLEEP WELL RETIREMENT | SKOLNIK RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC | SIS FINANCIAL GROUP | SIMASKO FINANCIAL | SENIOR HEALTH BENEFITS | SECURE RETIREMENT QUESTS | SECURE MY FUNDS | SECURE INCOME SOLUTIONS | SAA FINANCIAL | RUNESTAD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LTD | ROMAIN FINANCIAL | RJP ESTATE PLANNING | REITER FINANCIAL SERVICES | RED KITE CAPITAL | QUEST FINANCIAL | PRINCIPIUM TACTICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PRINCIPIUM | PRESERVE WEALTH OKLAHOMA | PETTIFORD FINANCIAL AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PETERSON HARRIS, INC. | PATHWAY FINANCIAL GROUP | OWRS | ORAY-KING WEALTH ADVISORS | ODYSSEY PRIVATE WEALTH | NICOLE E. BREW & CREW | NICOLE BREWER & ASSOCIATES | NEXT FRONTIER FINANCIAL | MIDWEST RETIREMENT ADVISORS | METROKAS KAMISON ASSOCIATES | METHOD INVESTMENT GROUP | MANNOR FINANCIAL SERVICES | MANNOR FINANCIAL GROUP | LMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | LIFESTYLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFE INCOME MANAGEMENT | LEISER FINANCIAL | LASTER FINANCIAL | LAKE COUNTY FINANCIAL GROUP | LABADIE FINANCIAL | KRISTOPHER CURTIS FINANCIAL | KLAUENBERG RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | KCS FINANCIAL GROUP | KAPONO CHUN & ASSOCIATES | JOSEPH FINANCIAL GROUP | JM FINANCIAL & ACCOUNTING SERVICES | JM FINANCIAL & ACCOUNT SERVICES | JERCON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | JACKSON KENNEDY | INSURANCE ADVANTAGE & LMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | INGOLD GROUP, LLC | HORIZON INSURANCE BROKERAGE GROUP, LLC | HAKIM FINANCIAL. INC. | HAKIM FINANCIAL | GOLDLINE FINANCIAL | GILLIKIN & ASSOCIATES | GET MY BENCHMARK | GEARY AGENCY | GAUCI & ASSOCIATES | G&H FINANCIAL GROUP | FRONTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FREEDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FORT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FOREVER FREE FINANCIAL | FIRST FINANCIAL GROUP USA | FINANCIAL FITNESS | FFI | EXECUTIVE PLAN SERVICES | EXECUTIVE FINANCIAL GROUP | ESTATE PLANNING & PRESERVATION | ESPERO & PARTNERS | EDGEROCK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DWORETSKY FINANCIAL | DUGAN BROWN | DIGNITY LIFE MARKETING GROUP, LLC | DAN WHITE & ASSOCIATES | CROSSROADS ADVISORY GROUP | CREATIVE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | CREATIVE ASSET CONSULTANTS, INC. | COUGHLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL SERVICES | CORECAP ADVISORS, LLC | CORECAP ADVISORS, INC. | CORECAP ADVISORS | CORE CAPITAL ADVISORS | COOPER AND ADEL FINANCIAL | COOPER ADEL VU FINANCIAL | COOPER ADEL & VU FINANCIAL | CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC. | CONVERGENCE FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CONNERS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMMONWEALTH STRATEGY ADVISORS | CITY CENTER FINANCIAL | CFS | CASTLE WEST FINANCIAL, LLC | CAPITAL CHOICE SOUTHWEST | CAPITAL CHOICE FINANCIAL SERVICES | CAPITAL CHOICE FINANCIAL GROUP | CAPITAL CHOICE | BURLOS MARKETING | BRAD MAY & ASSOCIATES AGENCY INC. | BISHOP WEALTH PLANNING | BETTER LIFE FINANCIAL GROUP | BETH MOORES FINANCIAL | BENCHMARK | BALANCED PROFITS | B MAY & ASSOCIATES | AZOURY FINANCIAL | ASSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ASSET MANAGEMENT & ADVISORY SERVICES OF LEE COUNTY | ARCH BENEFITS GROUP | APEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ANDRIKOS FINANCIAL PARTNERS | AMERICAN PROSPERITY GROUP, LLC | ALPHA ADVISORS | ALPERT RETIREMENT ADVISING | AFFORDABLE INSURANCE NETWORK

CRD#: 158819 / SEC#: 801-72687

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/30/2011 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2012 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
27777 Franklin Road Suite 700, Southfield, MI 48034
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 296-3360
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
111

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CCA FORM ADV PART 2A MARCH 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,157
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 3,167,350,865

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Company Information


CORECAP ADVISORS

CRD#: 158819Amherst, OH 44001

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