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Michael Jeffrey Lear

CRD# 5661089·Registered 2009 - 2026
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Michael 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.

Professional Summary

Michael Jeffrey Lear, who also goes by Michael J Lear, Michael J.d. Lear, Michael Jeffrey Daniel Lear, Mike Lear, was a registered financial advisor. Michael was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 2009 - 2026. Michael had worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Other Aliases

Michael J Lear, Michael J.d. Lear, Michael Jeffrey Daniel Lear, Mike Lear

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Years of Experience

17 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Past

MARINERPast·CRD# 140195
RIA
South Orange, NJ
July 24, 2025 - May 18, 2026
CITIZENS PRIVATE WEALTHPast·CRD# 106743
RIA
New York, NY
January 5, 2024 - April 1, 2025
CAPITAL GROUP PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 312837
RIA
Los Angeles, CA
July 1, 2021 - May 22, 2023
CAPITAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANYPast·CRD# 170017
RIA
New York, NY
September 24, 2019 - July 1, 2021
ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN L.P.Past·CRD# 108477
RIA
New York, NY
May 23, 2017 - September 17, 2019
SANFORD C. BERNSTEIN & CO., LLCPast·CRD# 104474
BD
New York, NY
May 11, 2017 - September 17, 2019
FIDUCIARY TRUST INTERNATIONAL, LLCPast·CRD# 124062
RIA
Lincoln, MA
March 25, 2013 - April 5, 2017
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 14251
BD
Boston, MA
May 12, 2009 - September 22, 2010

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Current Firm

MA
MARINER

ADVICEPERIOD | MARINER, LLC | MARINER WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | MARINER WEALTH ADVISORS | MARINER WEALTH | MARINER ULTRA | MARINER INSTITUTIONAL CONSULTING, LLC | MARINER INSTITUTIONAL | MARINER | KUMMER FINANCIAL STRATEGIES

CRD#: 140195 / SEC#: 801-66632
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/24/2006 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5700 W. 112th Street Suite 500, Overland Park, KS 66211

Phone Number

(913) 904-5700

# of Employees

1,889

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 53 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MARINER ADV PART 2A (7/17/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

186,791

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$125,408,489,288

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/25/2025Cover PageReport
11/19/2024Cover PageReport
12/21/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MARINER

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CRD#: 140195 / SEC#: 801-66632
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/24/2006 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Aug 2025About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 2017About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Jul 2017About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2017About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed May 2009About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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

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