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Michael C. Buchcar

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
NEW YORK, NY 10001
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CRD#: 4863340
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Professional summary


Michael Christopher Buchcar, who also goes by Michael Buchcar, is a registered financial advisor currently at BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC located in New York, New York and BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC located in New York, New York.

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 16 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 4 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Buchcar

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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

June 29, 2022 - Present

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 50 Hudson Yards Fl 69, New York, NY 10001
RIA
CRD#: 108928
NEW YORK, NY
Current

June 28, 2022 - Present

BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
BD
CRD#: 38642
New York, NY
Past

September 16, 2020 - June 30, 2022

FORESIDE FUND SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 46106
GREENWICH, CT
Past

April 18, 2016 - August 6, 2020

MOORS & CABOT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 594
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 18, 2016 - August 6, 2020

MOORS & CABOT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 594
BOSTON, MA
Past

May 23, 2015 - April 1, 2016

ENVESTNET PMC

RIA
CRD#: 111694
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 20, 2015 - April 1, 2016

PORTFOLIO BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 18554
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 14, 2014 - November 14, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
ST. CLOUD, MN
Past

October 14, 2014 - November 14, 2014

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

October 14, 2014 - November 14, 2014

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past

October 14, 2014 - November 14, 2014

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

October 10, 2014 - November 14, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

October 10, 2014 - November 14, 2014

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10299
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

October 10, 2014 - November 14, 2014

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

February 2, 2012 - November 19, 2012

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

January 25, 2012 - November 19, 2012

ADVANCED EQUITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 35545
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 3, 2008 - April 8, 2010

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7059
CHICAGO, IL
Past

April 3, 2008 - April 8, 2010

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 19, 2007 - March 27, 2008

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 12, 2007 - March 27, 2008

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
CHICAGO, IL
Past

August 22, 2006 - March 2, 2007

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

RIA
CRD#: 25574
WHEATON, IL
Past

May 26, 2006 - March 2, 2007

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
WHEATON, IL
Past

December 17, 2004 - May 17, 2006

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
NORTHBROOK, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | QA ADVISERS LLC | MERRILL LYNCH QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS, LLC | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS - FIXED INCOME | MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL SECURITIES FINANCING | BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 108928 / SEC#: 801-56972

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/1999 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

IAR
New Jersey
(6/29/2022)
RR
New York
(6/28/2022)
IAR
New York
(6/29/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/21/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | QA ADVISERS LLC | MERRILL LYNCH QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-QUANTITATIVE ADVISERS | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS-ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS, LLC | MERRILL LYNCH INVESTMENT MANAGERS - FIXED INCOME | MERRILL LYNCH GLOBAL SECURITIES FINANCING | BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 108928 / SEC#: 801-56972

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/1999 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 University Square Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540
Mailing Address
Phone number
(609) 282-2000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,457

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC - BROCHURE (10/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts48,659
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 508,159,772,327

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2025
Cover Page
10/24/2024
01/26/2024

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Company Information


BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 108928New York, NY 10001

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