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Michael D. Hartzell
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CRD#: 4989949
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Professional summary
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Michael David Hartzell was a registered financial professional .
Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2005. Michael had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1) Warhawks Wrestling, Inc; Not Investment related; 13920 Forsythe Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784; Youth Wrestling Club; President of the Board; Start Date: 09/2023; 10 Hours per Month; 0 Hours during Security Trading Hours; Oversees direction of club. 2) Lasting Change; Not Investment Related; 519 N Locust St, Hagerstown, MD 21740;Recovery House for Women; Vice President of the Board; Start Date: 04/2020; 1 Hour per Month; 0 Hours during Security Trading Hours; Oversees direction of the organization. 3) Madison Avenue Securities; 13500 Evening Creek Drive N, Suite 555, San Diego, CA 92128; Yes, Investment Related; Broker Dealer; Registered Sales Assistant; Start Date: 12/2024; Approx. 160 hours a month; Approx 160 hours during trading; Securities Sales and Services. 4) AMERICAN FINANCIAL EDUCATION ALLIANCE; POSITION: Chapter President; NATURE: This organization helps to provide educational workshops on different financial literacy topics. I am not compensated from them and it is a 501 c 3 organization; INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes; NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 2; START DATE: 04/30/2025; ADDRESS: 349 Copperfield Blvd NE, Suite L106, Concord NC 28025, United States; DESCRIPTION: This organization helps to provide educational workshops on different financial literacy topics. I am not compensated from them and it is a 501 c 3 organization. 5) HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH FOOTBALL COACH; POSITION: Defensive Line Coach; NATURE: It is a private high school in Towson, MD: Loyola Blakefield; INVESTMENT RELATED: No; NUMBER OF HOURS: 10; SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0; START DATE: 04/30/2025; ADDRESS: 500 Chestnut Ave, Towson MD 21204, United States; DESCRIPTION: JV Coach
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Past
July 8, 2025 - September 26, 2025
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 23224
Severna Park , MD
Past
February 18, 2025 - September 29, 2025
AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 282580
Severna Park, MD
Past
November 25, 2020 - January 13, 2025
ELITE INCOME ADVISORS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 285429
ELLICOTT CITY, MD
Past
July 27, 2020 - November 17, 2020
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past
November 26, 2019 - November 17, 2020
HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC
BD
CRD#: 4031
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past
October 23, 2018 - October 10, 2019
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
Columbia, MD
Past
March 25, 2017 - August 28, 2018
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 10409
HUNT VALLEY, MD
Past
September 25, 2015 - March 25, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
ELKRIDGE, MD
Past
July 17, 2006 - June 14, 2007
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
RIA
CRD#: 18387
BALTIMORE, MD
Past
December 7, 2005 - June 14, 2007
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.
BD
CRD#: 18387
BALTIMORE, MD
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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This advisor is not registered in any state.
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/8/2025
General Securities Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
MA
MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC
ASHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, INC. | MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES
CRD#: 23224 / SEC#: 801-69919, 8-40426
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/24/2009 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Mailing Address
13500 Evening Creek Dr N #555, San Diego, CA 92128
Phone number
(858) 207-1300
Established
Delaware since 05/05/2005
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
93
SEC notice filing (50 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| KT EQUITY PARTNERS II, LLC | DIRECT OWNER | |
| CALLANAN, DAVID JAMES | MEMBER | 4237166 |
| FIXSEN, VILAYPHONE | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4585926 |
| FOSTER, CODY GRANT | MEMBER | 4237075 |
| JENSEN, GAIL MARIE | DEPUTY CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1943705 |
| MCNEES, MARTIN WILLIAM | PRESIDENT | 3168410 |
| METCALFE, INC. | OWNER | |
| PIERSON, MELISSA KAY | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 1685017 |
| SCHENDEL, JENNIFER | MEMBER | 6136948 |
| WOODS, SANDRA ANN | FINOP | 6200533 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 14,100 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,038,801,712 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 8 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
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