Michael C. Blaze

WESTWOOD MANAGEMENT CORP

Crown Point, IN

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CRD#: 5007670

Professional summary

Michael Carl Blaze, who also goes by Michael C Blaze, is a registered financial advisor currently at WESTWOOD MANAGEMENT CORP located in Crown Point, Indiana and SALIENT CAPITAL L.P. located in Houston, Texas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 79TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael C Blaze

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 8, 2024 - Present

WESTWOOD MANAGEMENT CORP

RIA

CRD#: 110269

Crown Point, IN

Current

March 20, 2024 - Present

SALIENT CAPITAL L.P.

Office #1: 10000 Memorial Drive Suite 650, Houston, TX 77024

CRD#: 147912

Houston, TX

Past

September 1, 2011 - November 27, 2023

NUVEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 155584

CHICAGO, IL

Past

July 13, 2007 - September 1, 2011

NUVEEN FUND ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104626

CHICAGO, IL

Past

July 2, 2007 - November 27, 2023

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 469

CHICAGO, IL

Past

October 25, 2005 - June 19, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA

CRD#: 7691

MERRILLVILLE, IN

Past

October 4, 2005 - June 19, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

MERRILLVILLE, IN

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".

WESTWOOD MANAGEMENT CORP

CRD#: 110269 / SEC#: 801-18727

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/1983 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.

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

Arizona
(8/23/2024)

Connecticut
(3/20/2024)

Delaware
(4/4/2024)

District of Columbia
(3/27/2024)

Hawaii
(8/26/2024)

Illinois
(3/25/2024)

Indiana
(3/22/2024)

Iowa
(3/22/2024)

Kansas
(3/22/2024)

Maine
(3/25/2024)

Maryland
(3/28/2024)

Massachusetts
(4/19/2024)

Michigan
(3/22/2024)

Minnesota
(3/26/2024)

Missouri
(3/20/2024)

Nebraska
(3/20/2024)

New Hampshire
(3/26/2024)

New Jersey
(3/22/2024)

New York
(3/24/2024)

North Dakota
(3/25/2024)

Ohio
(3/20/2024)

Pennsylvania
(3/21/2024)

Rhode Island
(3/22/2024)

South Dakota
(3/22/2024)

IAR

Texas
(7/8/2024)

Vermont
(3/22/2024)

Virginia
(3/25/2024)

Wisconsin
(3/21/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state. Note: This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/24/2005

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 79TO

Date: 1/2/2023

Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 10/3/2005

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

WESTWOOD MANAGEMENT CORP

CRD#: 110269 / SEC#: 801-18727

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/1983 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

200 Crescent Court Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75201

Mailing Address

Phone number

(214) 756-6900

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

103

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WESTWOOD MANAGEMENT CORP. INVESTMENT ADVISER BROCHURE (10/22/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	293
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 12,802,824,273

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Michael C. Blaze

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

SALIENT CAPITAL L.P.

NUVEEN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

NUVEEN FUND ADVISORS, LLC

NUVEEN SECURITIES, LLC

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WESTWOOD MANAGEMENT CORP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/24/2005

Series 79TO

Date: 1/2/2023

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 10/3/2005

FINRA

Current Firm

WESTWOOD MANAGEMENT CORP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

WESTWOOD MANAGEMENT CORP

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