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Steven Michael Milligan

Steven Michael Milligan

CFP®
ADVISORY ALPHA
Norfolk, VA
·CRD# 5606511·18 years experience

Professional Summary

Steven Michael Milligan, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Milligan, Mike Milligan, S Michael Milligan, S Mike Milligan, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC located in Norfolk, Virginia. Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Steven has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Estate Planning
  • Investment Planning
  • Divorce Planning
  • Retirement Income Management
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Education Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Debt Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Insurance Planning

Other Aliases

Michael Milligan, Mike Milligan, S Michael Milligan, S Mike Milligan

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2002

Years of Experience

18 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC·CRD# 158282
RIA
5005 Colley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23508
August 20, 2025 - Present
JB WEALTH ADVISORS LLC·CRD# 328441
RIA
Nashville, TN
October 26, 2023 - August 20, 2025
SIMPLICITY WEALTH·CRD# 300572
RIA
Norfolk, VA
September 14, 2023 - March 13, 2024
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Spring Lake, NJ
April 29, 2022 - July 11, 2023
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Spring Lake, NJ
April 29, 2022 - July 11, 2023
CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 152974
RIA
Norfolk, VA
September 30, 2021 - May 4, 2022
CREATIVEONE SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 152974
BD
Norfolk, VA
September 30, 2021 - May 4, 2022
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.·CRD# 35371
RIA
Virginia Beach, VA
August 14, 2018 - October 1, 2021
OSAIC INSTITUTIONS, INC.·CRD# 35371
BD
Virginia Beach, VA
August 14, 2018 - October 1, 2021
BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 137658
RIA
Norfolk, VA
December 21, 2016 - October 29, 2018
ON INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CO·CRD# 105662
RIA
Norfolk, VA
January 3, 2012 - November 3, 2016
THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY·CRD# 2936
BD
Norfolk, VA
January 3, 2012 - December 19, 2016
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
RIA
Chesapeake, VA
December 9, 2008 - January 18, 2012
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
Chesapeake, VA
October 27, 2008 - January 18, 2012

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Current Firm

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ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

ADVISORY ALPHA | SUDDENLY SINGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHIPPER & OSTERINK | MONEY TALES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL TRANSITIONS LTD. | FINANCIAL DECISIONS | ESTATE DOCTOR | CONGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CASE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282 / SEC#: 801-72499
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/14/2011 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

348 S Waverly Rd Suite 100, Holland, MI 49423

Phone Number

(866) 530-1400

# of Employees

66

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 49 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC ADV PART 2A (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

24,401

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,373,624,090

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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) Ideas by Mike, LLC; Investment Related; Norfolk, VA; Financial Services, Consulting, and Education; Owner, CEO, and financial advisor; 11/2019; Approx. 60 Hrs/ Month; Approx. 60 Hrs/Month; Serving Clients Through Providing Insurance, Financial Services, Consulting, and Education. 2) JB Holdings; Non Investment related; Nashville, TN; Sales Coaching and consulting; Provide sales coaching and consulting to internet based technology company; 03/2021; Approx. 10 Hrs/Month; Approx. 0 Hrs/Month during trading hours; Providing coaching and consulting to clients. 3) 5005 Colley Ave LLC; Non-Investment related; Norfolk, VA; Commercial real estate holding; Co-Owner; 04/2023; Approx. 5 Hrs/Month; Approx. 0 Hrs/Month; Own and managing commercial property. 4) Old Dominion University; Non-investment related; Norfolk, VA; University; Adjunct Lecturer; 1/2024; Approx. 12 Hrs/Month; Approx. 0 Hrs/Month; Teaching course on Financial Planning. 5) Ideas by Mike, LLC; Investment Related; Norfolk, VA; Insurance Product Sales; Owner and Licensed insurance agent; 11/2019; Approx. 60 Hrs/Month; Approx 60 Hrs/Month; Sale of Fixed Insurance Products. 6) Mike Milligan, LLC; Investment Related; Norfolk, VA; Business Coaching, Authorship, Consulting, and Speaking Engagements; Owner; 06/2025; Approx 60 Hrs/Month; Approx 0 Hrs/Month; engaging in business coaching, consulting, authorship, speaking engagements, and podcasting.

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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".
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ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

ADVISORY ALPHA | SUDDENLY SINGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHIPPER & OSTERINK | MONEY TALES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL TRANSITIONS LTD. | FINANCIAL DECISIONS | ESTATE DOCTOR | CONGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CASE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC

CRD#: 158282 / SEC#: 801-72499
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/14/2011 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.
IAR
Virginia
(8/20/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2008About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2008About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Steven Michael Milligan's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Steven

  • Estate Planning
  • Investment Planning
  • Divorce Planning
  • Retirement Income Management
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Education Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits
  • Debt Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Insurance Planning

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