Michael M. Flaherty

DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS

Peoria, IL 61614-3559

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CRD#: 5558877

Professional summary

Michael Martin Flaherty, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Flaherty, Mike M Flaherty, is a registered financial advisor currently at DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC located in Peoria, Illinois.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael Flaherty | Mike M Flaherty

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2011

Experience

Current

February 20, 2018 - Present

DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

Office #1: 5823 N Forest Park Drive, Peoria, IL 61614-3559

RIA

CRD#: 105990

Peoria, IL

Past

August 31, 2012 - February 16, 2018

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 108050

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Past

August 1, 2012 - February 16, 2018

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 31243

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Past

July 10, 2008 - August 8, 2012

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

CRD#: 30184

BLOOMINGTON, IL

Past

July 3, 2008 - August 8, 2012

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 30184

BLOOMINGTON, 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".

DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS INC | DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 105990 / SEC#: 801-12642

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/1977 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Illinois
(2/20/2018)

IAR

Texas
(4/16/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/31/2008

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 2/16/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/9/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS INC | DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 105990 / SEC#: 801-12642

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/17/1977 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

5823 N Forest Park Drive, Peoria, IL 61614-3559

Mailing Address

Phone number

(309) 685-0033

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DVI FORM ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (10/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	4,020
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 4,930,082,357

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
03/22/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/20/2023	Cover Page	Report
01/03/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Michael M. Flaherty

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Martin Flaherty's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

INVESTMENT PROFESSIONALS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 7/31/2008

SIE

Date: 2/16/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/9/2008

Current Firm

DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

DAVID VAUGHAN INVESTMENTS, LLC

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