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Michael D. Bunting

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
Layton, UT 84041
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CRD#: 5035238
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Professional summary


Michael David Bunting is a registered financial advisor currently at FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES located in Layton, Utah and FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC. located in Layton, Utah.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

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.
FORMED BT&T LLC ON 19 OCT 2007 W/STEPHEN THAELER (FC ADVISOR), JOHN AND MARCIA THAELER. 33.33 OWNER. PURPOSE OF THE LLC IS TO MANAGE THE BUSINESS PROPERTY AT 2307 N HILL FLD ROAD SUITE 104 LAYTON, UTAH 84041. PROPERTY WAS PURCHASED BY THE ABOVE MENTIONED INDIVIDUALS IN DEC 2007. THE DISTRICT MOVED INTO THE NEW PROPERTY ON 14 JAN 2008. I TOOK OVER AS DISTRICT ADVISOR OF THE FIRST COMMAND OFFICES IN UT AND ID ON 16 JUNE 2008. THE DISTRICT OFFICE IS CURRENTLY THE OCCUPANT OF THE SAID BUSINESS AT THE ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE. ADVISORS PAY RENT TO THE LLC AND LLC PAYS THE LENDERS. LESS THEN 5 HOURS PER MONTH AND NORMALLY DONE AFTER NORMAL TRADING HOURS. S-CORP SET UP FOR THE PURPOSE OF EARNING FAVORABLE TAX TREATEMNT SOLELY FOR COMPENSATION FROM FCFS INC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES. MD BUNTING INC. FORMED 16 FEB 2006 W/ DONNELL BUNTING. 74 W 275 S LAYTON, UT 84041. PRESIDENT. DUTIES DIRECTLY RELATE TO THOSE PERFORMED AS A FINANCIAL ADVISOR WITH FIRST COMMAND.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 15, 2015 - Present

FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

Office #1: 2307 N Hill Field Rd, Suite 104, Layton, UT 84041
RIA
CRD#: 281958
Layton, UT
Current

November 3, 2005 - Present

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 2307 North Hill Field Road Suite 104, Layton, UT 84041
BD
CRD#: 3641
Layton, UT
Past

January 27, 2006 - December 15, 2015

FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3641
BOISE, ID

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".
FC
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958 / SEC#: 801-56942

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2005 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

RR
Alabama
(9/6/2022)
RR
Alaska
(9/6/2022)
RR
Arizona
(1/3/2013)
RR
Arkansas
(1/27/2025)
RR
California
(10/21/2011)
RR
Colorado
(9/6/2022)
RR
Connecticut
(9/6/2022)
RR
Florida
(5/26/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(9/26/2023)
RR
Idaho
(10/10/2006)
RR
Kansas
(9/6/2022)
RR
Kentucky
(9/6/2022)
RR
Louisiana
(9/6/2022)
RR
Maryland
(9/25/2014)
RR
Michigan
(9/6/2022)
RR
Minnesota
(9/6/2022)
RR
Montana
(6/9/2008)
IAR
Montana
(12/15/2015)
RR
Nebraska
(9/6/2022)
RR
Nevada
(2/6/2014)
RR
New Mexico
(9/6/2022)
RR
North Carolina
(9/6/2022)
RR
Oklahoma
(3/29/2011)
RR
Oregon
(5/7/2014)
RR
South Carolina
(9/6/2022)
RR
Texas
(9/12/2019)
IAR
Texas
(9/13/2019)
RR
Utah
(11/3/2005)
IAR
Utah
(12/15/2015)
RR
Virginia
(8/3/2017)
RR
Washington
(1/29/2014)
RR
West Virginia
(6/6/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/27/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/20/2006
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 7TO
Date: 7/7/2020
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FC
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES
FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958 / SEC#: 801-56942

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/28/2005 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1 Firstcomm Plaza, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Mailing Address
Po Box 2387, Fort Worth, TX 76113-2387
Phone number
(817) 731-8621
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,787

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WRAP PROGRAM BROCHURE (10/30/2024)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts110,166
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 22,090,760,499

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Company Information


FIRST COMMAND ADVISORY SERVICES

CRD#: 281958Layton, UT 84041

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