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Michael A. Specht
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
Concord, NC
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CRD#: 5238352
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Professional summary
Michael Anthony Specht is a registered financial advisor currently at TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC located in Concord, North Carolina.
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 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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Name: Rental Position: Own House Nature: Rental House Investment Related: Yes Hours: 1 Securities Trading Hours: 0 Start Date: 07/01/2015 Address: 5497 Coleman Circle, Concord NC 28027, United States Description: Rental House
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
February 16, 2023 - Present
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
Office #2: 8500 Andrew Carnegie Blvd. Charlotte Regional, Charlotte, NC 28262RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
Concord, NC
Current
February 16, 2023 - Present
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 8500 Andrew Carnegie Blvd. Charlotte Regional, Charlotte, NC 28262RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
Charlotte, NC
Past
January 9, 2023 - January 10, 2023
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 20472
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
November 18, 2019 - January 10, 2023
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
March 12, 2010 - July 25, 2019
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 20472
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
August 6, 2009 - November 9, 2009
STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.
BD
CRD#: 43036
BLOOMINGTON, IL
Past
March 16, 2007 - July 9, 2009
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6627
CORNELIUS, NC
Past
December 21, 2006 - July 9, 2009
EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 6627
CORNELIUS, NC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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TI
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES
CRD#: 20472 / SEC#: 801-63550, 8-44454
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/24/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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(2/16/2023)
IAR
Alabama(8/15/2025)
RR
Alaska(2/16/2023)
RR
Arizona(2/16/2023)
RR
Arkansas(2/16/2023)
RR
California(2/16/2023)
RR
Colorado(2/16/2023)
RR
Connecticut(2/16/2023)
RR
Delaware(2/16/2023)
RR
District of Columbia(2/16/2023)
RR
Florida(2/16/2023)
RR
Georgia(2/16/2023)
RR
Hawaii(2/16/2023)
RR
Idaho(2/16/2023)
RR
Illinois(2/16/2023)
RR
Indiana(2/16/2023)
RR
Iowa(2/16/2023)
RR
Kansas(2/16/2023)
RR
Kentucky(2/16/2023)
RR
Louisiana(2/16/2023)
RR
Maine(2/16/2023)
RR
Maryland(2/16/2023)
RR
Massachusetts(2/16/2023)
RR
Michigan(2/16/2023)
RR
Minnesota(2/16/2023)
RR
Mississippi(2/16/2023)
RR
Missouri(2/16/2023)
RR
Montana(2/16/2023)
RR
Nebraska(2/16/2023)
RR
Nevada(2/16/2023)
RR
New Hampshire(2/16/2023)
RR
New Jersey(2/16/2023)
RR
New Mexico(2/16/2023)
RR
New York(2/16/2023)
RR
North Carolina(2/16/2023)
IAR
North Carolina(2/16/2023)
RR
North Dakota(2/16/2023)
RR
Ohio(2/17/2023)
RR
Oklahoma(2/16/2023)
RR
Oregon(2/16/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania(2/16/2023)
RR
Rhode Island(2/16/2023)
RR
South Carolina(2/16/2023)
RR
South Dakota(2/16/2023)
RR
Tennessee(2/16/2023)
RR
Texas(2/16/2023)
IAR
Texas(8/15/2025)
RR
Utah(2/16/2023)
RR
Vermont(2/16/2023)
IAR
Vermont(8/25/2025)
RR
Virginia(2/16/2023)
RR
Washington(2/16/2023)
RR
West Virginia(2/16/2023)
RR
Wisconsin(2/16/2023)
RR
Wyoming(2/16/2023)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
TI
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES
CRD#: 20472 / SEC#: 801-63550, 8-44454
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/24/2004 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-3206
Mailing Address
8500 Andrew Carnegie Boulevard Mail Stop Ssc/c2/08, Charlotte, NC 28262-8500
Phone number
(704) 988-3565
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,319
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | SOLE OWNER OF APPLICANT | |
| ABBOTT, ROSS HAMLET | PRESIDENT, CEO (INTERIM), CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ELECTED MANAGER | 2756063 |
| BARNHILL, HELEN GWYN | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER | 2574877 |
| BELLUCCI, RAYMOND JOHN | ELECTED MANAGER | 1807977 |
| HEASLIP, DEREK JAMES | ELECTED MANAGER | 6318596 |
| INTIHAR, JEREMY ROSS | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER | 5040823 |
| LEWIS, BENJAMIN HERBERT | ELECTED MANAGER | 1687894 |
| MANGANO, JENNIFER LYNN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 7659359 |
| MUKHERJEE, NILADRI | ELECTED MANAGER | 5227234 |
| SARAVANAN, SHANKAR | VICE PRESIDENT, ELECTED MANAGER | 7789140 |
| STICKROD, CHRISTOPHER EUGENE | ELECTED MANAGER | 4627958 |
| WEINSTEIN, SCOTT WILLIAM | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER | 4324014 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 72,807 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 34,343,329,152 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 8 |
| Arbitration | 4 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2025 | ||
| 12/13/2023 | ||
| 03/21/2023 |
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