Michael D. Coolbaugh
Professional summary
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Michael Duane Coolbaugh, who also goes by Michael Coolbaugh, was a registered financial professional .
Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2015. Michael had worked at 2 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 7 exams.
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
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Experience
September 23, 2016 - November 28, 2016
WELLINGTON SHIELDS & CO., LLC
August 27, 2015 - July 26, 2016
KOYOTE TRADING LLC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
WELLINGTON SHIELDS & CO., LLC
CRD#: 149021 / SEC#: 801-70755, 8-68098
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Current Firm
WELLINGTON SHIELDS & CO., LLC
CRD#: 149021 / SEC#: 801-70755, 8-68098
Contact information
SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| WELLINGTON SHIELDS HOLDINGS, LLC | OWNER | |
| CEMBROLA, JOSEPH NICHOLAS | MEMBER OPERATIONS | 2310761 |
| CURCURU, PHILIP MICHAEL | CFO/COO | 4170350 |
| GRANT, THOMAS WATERS | MANAGING MEMBER | 227594 |
| GULDEN, PAUL IMMO JR | MANAGING MEMBER | 231863 |
| MARCH, EDWARD KENNETH | SVP, HEAD OF TRADING, MSRB PRINCIPAL, SROP/CROP | 2100535 |
| MCFADDEN, WILLIAM JAMESON | CEO | 5337971 |
| PORTAS, STEPHEN JOHN | PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2482930 |
| SHADEK, LAURENCE ARTHUR | MANAGING MEMBER/SECY | 419483 |
| SHIELDS, DAVID VINCENT | CHAIRMAN/MANAGING MEMBER | 1072810 |
| SPERRY, MARK PORTER | MEMBER | 1330909 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 524 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 470,890,341 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 4 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 | ||
| 08/29/2024 | ||
| 11/22/2023 | ||
| 01/27/2023 |
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