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Michael J. Simpson

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CRD#: 5410764
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael John Simpson, who also goes by John Michael Simpson, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


John Michael Simpson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 10, 2013 - June 20, 2014

AURUS ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 128096
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Past

April 15, 2010 - January 2, 2013

GROWTH CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 124658
CLAYMONT, DE
Past

November 10, 2008 - December 24, 2008

WM. H. MURPHY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 27274
HOUSTON, TX

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/13/2010
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


AA
AURUS ADVISORS, INC.
AURUS ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 128096 / SEC#: , 8-66089

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


Main Address
N. 822 Florida A1a Suite 310, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Mailing Address
156 Retreat Place, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Phone number
(904) 473-4940
Established
California since 11/03/2001
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AUGUSTUS, RICHARD JOHNPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, CFO
RUSSO, JOSEPH DANIELVICE PRESIDENT
COLLINS, ELIZABETH SARAHFINOP4714831

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Company Information


AURUS ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 128096

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