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Michael R. Schremser

TSFG
Elgin, IL
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CRD#: 5159835
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Professional summary


Michael Richard Schremser is a registered financial advisor currently at TSFG, LLC located in Elgin, Illinois and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in St. Charles, Illinois.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 4, Series 24, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Question & Answer


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.
1. 7/25/2018 - TSFG, LLC - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Started 07/09/2018 - 160 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading - Time Spent 100% - I provide investment advisory services through TSFG, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 07/2018. I expect to spend approximately 160 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial. 2. 8/20/2018 - Gibbons Financial Group - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date:08/08/2018 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hours During Trading. 3. 8/20/2018 - TS Financial Group - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date:08/08/2018 - 160 Hours Per Month/160 Hours During Trading. 4. 06/20/2019 - Kellogg Insurance Marketing - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Insurance Agent - Start Date: 06/19/2019 - 5 Hours Per Month/5 Hours During Securities Trading. 5. 9/10/2019 - Employee Benefit Risk Management Services - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Insurance Agent - Started 08/30/2019 - 5 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 6. 8/28/2020 - Deane Enterprises - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Start Date: 9/9/2020 - 5 Hours Per Month/5 Hours During Securities Trading. 7. 9/14/2020 - Deane Enterprises - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Non-Variable Insurance - Started 09/09/2020 - 5 Hours Per Month During Securities Trading. 8. 12/08/2023 - Gradepoint Financial LLC - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 12/01/2023 - 10 Hours Per Month/ During Trading. 9. 12/08/2023 - Gradepoint Insurance LLC - Non-Variable Insurance - Agent - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 12/01/2023 - 5 Hours Per Month/ During Trading. 10. 05/09/2024 - Orange Advisory - Business Entity For Tax/Investment Purposes Only - Not Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 05/10/2024 - 5 Hours Per Month/ During Trading 11. 08/06/2024 - Other - Notary - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 07/15/2024 - 1 Hour Per Month/ During Trading 12. 09/30/2024 - GradePoint Financial Group LLC - DBA for LPL Business (entity for LPL business) - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 09/24/2024 - 1 Hour Per Month/ During Trading

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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

July 21, 2018 - Present

TSFG, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 172555
Elgin, IL
Current

December 10, 2012 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #2: 1052 N Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
ST. CHARLES, IL
Past

December 14, 2012 - July 9, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
ELGIN, IL
Past

June 19, 2012 - November 28, 2012

OPTIONSXPRESS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 103849
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 29, 2011 - November 28, 2012

BROKERSXPRESS LLC

BD
CRD#: 127081
CHICAGO, IL
Past

October 5, 2009 - March 30, 2011

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
ST. CHARLES, IL
Past

October 5, 2009 - March 30, 2011

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
ST. CHARLES, IL
Past

April 23, 2007 - October 5, 2009

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5979
ST. CHARLES, IL
Past

March 13, 2007 - October 5, 2009

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
ST. CHARLES, IL

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".
TL
TSFG, LLC
ALCHEMY ADVISORS, LLC | TSFG, LLC | TS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | GIBBONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | CAPITAL STREET ADVISORS | ALCHEMY FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 172555 / SEC#: 801-99339

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 Terminated)

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
(7/12/2013)
RR
Alaska
(9/2/2025)
RR
Arizona
(7/12/2013)
RR
Arkansas
(7/12/2013)
RR
California
(7/12/2013)
RR
Colorado
(7/12/2013)
RR
Connecticut
(9/14/2020)
RR
Delaware
(11/12/2020)
RR
District of Columbia
(7/12/2013)
RR
Florida
(7/12/2013)
RR
Georgia
(7/12/2013)
RR
Idaho
(7/12/2013)
RR
Illinois
(12/14/2012)
IAR
Illinois
(7/21/2018)
RR
Indiana
(7/12/2013)
RR
Iowa
(7/12/2013)
RR
Kansas
(2/6/2020)
RR
Kentucky
(5/6/2020)
RR
Louisiana
(7/9/2019)
RR
Maine
(12/8/2023)
RR
Maryland
(8/2/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(7/12/2013)
RR
Michigan
(7/12/2013)
RR
Minnesota
(7/12/2013)
RR
Mississippi
(8/8/2025)
RR
Missouri
(7/12/2013)
RR
Montana
(10/14/2020)
RR
Nebraska
(7/12/2013)
RR
Nevada
(7/12/2013)
RR
New Jersey
(7/12/2013)
RR
New Mexico
(7/12/2013)
RR
New York
(7/12/2013)
RR
North Carolina
(12/10/2012)
RR
North Dakota
(11/7/2022)
RR
Ohio
(7/12/2013)
RR
Oklahoma
(5/6/2020)
RR
Oregon
(7/12/2013)
RR
Pennsylvania
(7/12/2013)
RR
Puerto Rico
(9/2/2025)
RR
Rhode Island
(6/19/2019)
RR
South Carolina
(7/12/2013)
RR
South Dakota
(7/12/2013)
RR
Tennessee
(7/12/2013)
RR
Texas
(7/12/2013)
RR
Utah
(7/12/2013)
RR
Virginia
(7/12/2013)
RR
Washington
(7/12/2013)
RR
West Virginia
(5/6/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/12/2013)
RR
Wyoming
(5/13/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 4/20/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 1/20/2009
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/20/2008
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TL
TSFG, LLC
ALCHEMY ADVISORS, LLC | TSFG, LLC | TS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | THE ASSOCIATES GROUP | GIBBONS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | CAPITAL STREET ADVISORS | ALCHEMY FINANCIAL GROUP

CRD#: 172555 / SEC#: 801-99339

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/3/2015 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1052 N Western Avenue, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Mailing Address
Phone number
(847) 735-7100
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
18

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TSFG SUPPLEMENTAL WRAP BROCHURE (3/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,651
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 854,306,837

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Company Information


TSFG, LLC

CRD#: 172555Elgin, IL

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