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Michael T. Byun

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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CRD#: 5020261
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Professional summary


Michael T Byun is a registered financial professional currently at VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC located in Los Angeles, California.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Michael has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

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.
1. NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: SAGEVIEW ADVISORY GROUP - (CRD # 126777); INVESTMENT RELATED: YES; ADDRESS: SAME AS REGISTERED LOCATION; NATURE OF BUSINESS: REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER; START DATE: 09/2022; POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: Compliance Officer; APX NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40; APX NUMBER OF HOURS DURING TRADING HOURS: 40; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: COMPLIANCE OFFICER FOR BROKER-DEALER AND INVESTMENT ADVISORY BUSINESS FOR CETERA AND SAGEVIEW ADVISORY GROUP;

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 14, 2025 - Present

VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

Office #1: 2000 Avenue Of The Stars Suite 1110, Los Angeles, CA 90067
BD
CRD#: 3036
Los Angeles, CA
Past

June 29, 2023 - April 8, 2025

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

May 19, 2023 - April 8, 2025

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
BIRMINGHAM, MI
Past

September 13, 2022 - April 8, 2025

SAGEVIEW ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 126777
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

September 9, 2022 - June 29, 2023

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

September 9, 2022 - April 8, 2025

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
NEWPORT BEACH, CA
Past

February 5, 2021 - August 29, 2022

ALBERT SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 305928
CULVER CITY, CA
Past

October 4, 2019 - August 29, 2022

ALBERT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 298006
CULVER CITY, CA
Past

March 24, 2016 - September 4, 2019

SAGEVIEW PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134997
IRVINE, CA
Past

March 9, 2015 - December 31, 2015

SAGEVIEW PRIVATE CLIENT GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134997
IRVINE, CA
Past

November 27, 2013 - September 4, 2019

SAGEVIEW ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 126777
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 1, 2013 - October 11, 2013

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 1, 2013 - October 11, 2013

CETERA FINANCIAL SPECIALISTS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10358
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

February 1, 2013 - October 11, 2013

CETERA ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 10299
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 3, 2010 - August 23, 2019

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 13572
IRVINE, CA
Past

February 19, 2010 - August 23, 2019

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
IRVINE, CA
Past

July 26, 2007 - February 16, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 23, 2006 - February 16, 2010

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 20, 2005 - November 18, 2005

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 305
EDISON, NJ

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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.

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RR
California
(4/14/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/25/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


VD
VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC
PHOENIX EQUITY PLANNING CORPORATION | VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC | VP DISTRIBUTORS INC

CRD#: 3036 / SEC#: , 8-14100

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Boston district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103
Mailing Address
One Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103
Phone number
(860) 503-1348
Established
Delaware since 09/30/2011
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
VIRTUS PARTNERS, INCSOLE MEMBER
BACHRACH, IANSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, MARKETING2797509
BICKS, MICHAEL WAYNEMANAGING DIRECTOR, DISTRIBUTION INTELLIGENCE5450963
DANOS, CHRISTOPHER ROBERTMANAGING DIRECTOR, NATIONAL ACCOUNTS2716625
FRANCO, THOMAS RICHARDSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, RETAIL SALES2651546
GRISWOLD, HEIDI CHRISTINEVICE PRESIDENT, FUND SERVICES2304631
HANLEY, DAVID GEORGE JRSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER5455435
KATZ, DAVID JAYSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, INSTITUTIONAL2813039
MACCONE, JOSEPH EDMUNDSENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION4273677
MANDINACH, BARRY MITCHELLEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT1234185
MAROSITS, TIFFANY PAIGEVICE PRESIDENT, SENIOR REGULATORY COUNSEL AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY6507868
PERLMAN, DIANA MARIECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2555302
PURKALITIS, ANDRA CYNTHIAEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY3070864

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Bond3

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Company Information


VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC

CRD#: 3036Los Angeles, CA 90067

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