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Michael J. Margolis

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES
Chicago, IL
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CRD#: 5697508
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Professional summary


Michael Jordan Margolis, who also goes by Mike Margolis, Michael J Margolis, Michael Margolis, is a registered financial advisor currently at TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Margolis | Michael J Margolis | Michael Margolis

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.
MARGOLIS FAMILY ENTERPRISE LLC POSITION: CFO NATURE: My father Scott Margolis invented a multi use cup holder that was recently issued a utility patent. My father listed a members of our family as having a position in the LLC which i was given a 1% stake in the LLC and title of CFO, however this is in name only. I will not be involved in the business my father's goal is to get a licensing deal with this. This LLC has nothing to do with investments or insurance so it would not be considered a conflict of interest. The LLC has not been filed/formed yet so I put a future date for the start date INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2025 ADDRESS: 19363 w 85th bluff, Arvada CO 80007, United States DESCRIPTION: responsible for the finances of Margolis Family Enterprise

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

March 26, 2024 - Present

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #2: 333 W. Wacker Drive 28th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
Chicago, IL
Current

March 26, 2024 - Present

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 333 W. Wacker Drive 28th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
RIA
BD
CRD#: 20472
Chicago, IL
Past

September 5, 2023 - December 22, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
Chicago, IL
Past

January 10, 2023 - December 22, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
Chicago, IL
Past

February 1, 2021 - September 5, 2023

HARRISDIRECT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 42159
Chicago, IL
Past

February 1, 2021 - September 5, 2023

E*TRADE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 29106
Chicago, IL
Past

February 27, 2018 - December 31, 2020

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
Chicago, IL
Past

February 27, 2018 - January 11, 2021

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 27, 2018 - January 11, 2021

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 31, 2017 - January 31, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL
Past

March 31, 2017 - January 31, 2018

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL
Past

February 21, 2014 - March 16, 2017

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

February 21, 2014 - March 16, 2017

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111514
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

February 21, 2014 - March 16, 2017

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OAK BROOK, IL
Past

January 9, 2012 - February 3, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL
Past

December 19, 2011 - February 3, 2014

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL
Past

January 12, 2011 - October 28, 2011

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 628
EVERGREEN PARK, IL
Past

May 24, 2010 - January 5, 2011

NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 5167
DOWNERS GROVE, 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".
TI
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES

CRD#: 20472 / SEC#: 801-63550, 8-44454

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/24/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)

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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(11/4/2024)
RR
Illinois
(3/26/2024)
IAR
Illinois
(3/26/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/6/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


TI
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC
ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC | TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, INC. | TIAA-CREF BROKERAGE SERVICES | TIAA-CREF ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES | COLLEGE RETIREMENT EQUITIES FUND | ADVICE AND PLANNING SERVICES

CRD#: 20472 / SEC#: 801-63550, 8-44454

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/24/2004 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
730 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017-3206
Mailing Address
8500 Andrew Carnegie Boulevard Mail Stop Ssc/c2/08, Charlotte, NC 28262-8500
Phone number
(704) 988-3565
Established
Delaware since 01/01/2004
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
1,319

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADVICE & PLANNING SERVICES PORTFOLIO ADVISOR WRAP FEE PROGRAM - OCTOBER 20, 2025 (10/16/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICASOLE OWNER OF APPLICANT
ABBOTT, ROSS HAMLETPRESIDENT, CEO (INTERIM), CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ELECTED MANAGER2756063
BARNHILL, HELEN GWYNCHIEF LEGAL OFFICER2574877
BELLUCCI, RAYMOND JOHNELECTED MANAGER1807977
HEASLIP, DEREK JAMESELECTED MANAGER6318596
INTIHAR, JEREMY ROSSCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER5040823
LEWIS, BENJAMIN HERBERTELECTED MANAGER1687894
MANGANO, JENNIFER LYNNCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER7659359
MUKHERJEE, NILADRIELECTED MANAGER5227234
SARAVANAN, SHANKARVICE PRESIDENT, ELECTED MANAGER7789140
STICKROD, CHRISTOPHER EUGENEELECTED MANAGER4627958
WEINSTEIN, SCOTT WILLIAMCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - BROKER DEALER4324014

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts72,807
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 34,343,329,152

Disclosures


Regulatory Event8
Arbitration4

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/23/2025
Cover Page
12/13/2023
03/21/2023

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Company Information


TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472Chicago, IL

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