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Michael J. Nathanson

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CRD#: 4861134
MN

Professional summary


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Michael Jeffrey Nathanson, who also goes by Michael J. Nathanson, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2009. Michael had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Aliases


Michael J. Nathanson

Other business activities


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Member of BLB-BLB, LLC (d/b/a Scratchworks), a Kansas limited liability located at 5700 W. 112th St., Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66211, effective as of May 30, 2017. ScratchWorks is a FinTech accelerator connecting innovative tech companies with investment and wealth management industry contacts; it is not in the business of providing investment advice or services to clients. Number of hours spent per month on ScratchWorks ranges from 0-3 hours a month, primarily during securities trading hours. Duties relating to Scratchworks include assisting with planning the annual accelerator event and judging entries. Advisory Council Member of Bento Engine Inc., located at 1771 Post Road East, Suite 123, Westport, CT 06880 , effective as of October 1, 2022. Bento Engine is an integrated content and technology solution that helps client-centric advisors deepen existing client relationships and convert more prospects faster.; it is not in the business of providing investment advice or services to clients. Number of hours spent per month on Bento Engine ranges from 0-2 hours a month, primarily during securities trading hours. Duties relating to Bento Engine include providing guidance to advisory council. Advisory Board Member of Real Assets Adviser, located at 2010 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 455 San Ramon, California 94583 U.S.A., effective as of August 1, 2023. Real Assets Adviser is a Book and Periodical Publishing company; it is not in the business of providing investment advice or services to clients. Number of hours spent per month on Real Assets Adviser ranges from 0-1 hours a month, primarily during securities trading hours. Duties relating to Real Assets Adviser include providing guidance to advisory board.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

January 6, 2012 - July 10, 2024

FOCUS PARTNERS WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 159289
BOSTON, MA
Past

December 3, 2009 - December 21, 2011

THE COLONY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111806
BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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FOCUS PARTNERS WEALTH, LLC
FOCUS PARTNERS WEALTH, LLC
ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE COLONY GROUP, LLC | THE COLONY GROUP OF MISSOURI, LLC | THE COLONY GROUP OF FLORIDA, LLC | NEIRG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MID-CONTINENT CAPITAL | INTEROCEAN CAPITAL GROUP | HUNT VALLEY WEALTH | HOYLECOHEN | GYL FINANCIAL SYNERGIES | GW & WADE AT THE COLONY GROUP | GW & WADE | GRATUS CAPITAL | FOCUS PARTNERS WEALTH, LLC | D. K. BREDE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, A FOCUS PARTNERS WEALTH COMPANY | D. K. BREDE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY | CONNECTUS PRIVATE | COLONY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, A DIVISION OF THE COLONY GROUP, LLC | COLONY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, A DIVISION OF THE COLONY GROUP, LLC | CHURCHILL MANAGEMENT GROUP | BUCKINGHAM STRATEGIC WEALTH

CRD#: 159289 / SEC#: 801-72862

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2011 Approved)

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: 11/17/2009
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


FOCUS PARTNERS WEALTH, LLC
FOCUS PARTNERS WEALTH, LLC
ATLAS PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | THE COLONY GROUP, LLC | THE COLONY GROUP OF MISSOURI, LLC | THE COLONY GROUP OF FLORIDA, LLC | NEIRG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MID-CONTINENT CAPITAL | INTEROCEAN CAPITAL GROUP | HUNT VALLEY WEALTH | HOYLECOHEN | GYL FINANCIAL SYNERGIES | GW & WADE AT THE COLONY GROUP | GW & WADE | GRATUS CAPITAL | FOCUS PARTNERS WEALTH, LLC | D. K. BREDE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY, A FOCUS PARTNERS WEALTH COMPANY | D. K. BREDE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY | CONNECTUS PRIVATE | COLONY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, A DIVISION OF THE COLONY GROUP, LLC | COLONY INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, A DIVISION OF THE COLONY GROUP, LLC | CHURCHILL MANAGEMENT GROUP | BUCKINGHAM STRATEGIC WEALTH

CRD#: 159289 / SEC#: 801-72862

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/7/2011 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
190 Carondelet Plaza Suite 600, St. Louis, MO 63105
Mailing Address
Phone number
(314) 725-0455
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,600

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (10/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts124,141
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 95,889,888,426

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/20/2024
Cover Page
07/26/2023

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Company Information


FOCUS PARTNERS WEALTH, LLC

FOCUS PARTNERS WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 159289

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