RM
Robert E. Michaels
FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC
Dallas, TX 75205
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CRD#: 5697564
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Professional summary
Robert Ernest Michaels, who also goes by Robert Ernest Michaels IV, is a registered financial professional currently at FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC located in Dallas, Texas.
Robert is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2009. Robert has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Robert Ernest Michaels Iv
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
April 11, 2025 - Present
FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC
Office #1: 4550 Travis Street 8th Floor, Dallas, TX, 75205BD
CRD#: 324594
Dallas, TX
Past
August 9, 2023 - April 11, 2025
INDEPENDENT BROKERAGE SOLUTIONS LLC
BD
CRD#: 153563
NEW YORK, NY
Past
March 26, 2021 - July 28, 2023
CAIS CAPITAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 154512
Austin, TX
Past
July 22, 2014 - March 22, 2021
BLACKROCK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 108928
Dallas, TX
Past
June 27, 2014 - March 22, 2021
BLACKROCK INVESTMENTS, LLC
BD
CRD#: 38642
DALLAS, TX
Past
September 2, 2011 - July 2, 2012
OPTIONSXPRESS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 103849
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
November 5, 2009 - July 2, 2012
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 5393
PHOENIX, AZ
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
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Alabama(4/11/2025)
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Alaska(4/11/2025)
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Arizona(4/11/2025)
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Arkansas(4/11/2025)
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California(4/11/2025)
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Colorado(4/11/2025)
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Connecticut(4/11/2025)
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Delaware(4/11/2025)
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District of Columbia(4/11/2025)
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Florida(4/11/2025)
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Georgia(4/11/2025)
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Hawaii(4/11/2025)
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Idaho(4/11/2025)
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Illinois(4/11/2025)
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Indiana(4/11/2025)
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Iowa(4/11/2025)
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Kansas(4/11/2025)
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Kentucky(4/11/2025)
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Louisiana(4/11/2025)
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Maine(4/11/2025)
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Maryland(4/11/2025)
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Massachusetts(4/11/2025)
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Michigan(4/11/2025)
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Minnesota(4/11/2025)
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Mississippi(4/11/2025)
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Missouri(4/11/2025)
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Montana(4/11/2025)
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Nebraska(4/11/2025)
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Nevada(4/11/2025)
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New Hampshire(4/11/2025)
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New Jersey(4/11/2025)
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New Mexico(4/11/2025)
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New York(4/11/2025)
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North Carolina(4/11/2025)
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North Dakota(4/11/2025)
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Ohio(4/11/2025)
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Oklahoma(4/11/2025)
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Oregon(4/11/2025)
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Pennsylvania(4/11/2025)
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Puerto Rico(4/11/2025)
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Rhode Island(4/11/2025)
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South Carolina(4/11/2025)
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South Dakota(4/11/2025)
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Tennessee(4/11/2025)
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Texas(4/11/2025)
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Utah(4/11/2025)
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Vermont(4/11/2025)
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Virgin Islands(4/11/2025)
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Virginia(4/11/2025)
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Washington(4/11/2025)
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West Virginia(4/11/2025)
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Wisconsin(4/11/2025)
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Wyoming(4/11/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
FW
FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC
FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC
CRD#: 324594 / SEC#: , 8-71159
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New York district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas 45th Floor, New York, NY 10105
Mailing Address
1345 Avenue Of The Americas 45th Floor, New York, NY 10105
Phone number
(212) 798-6100
Established
Delaware since 01/20/2023
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| FORTRESS OPERATING ENTITY I L.P. | SOLE MANAGING MEMBER | |
| BASS, DANIEL NEAL | MANAGER (NON-MANAGEMENT), BOARD OF MANAGERS | 4747757 |
| BOBKER, ADAM JASON | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 4525099 |
| BROOKS, DAVID NICHOLS | MANAGER (NON-MANAGEMENT), BOARD OF MANAGERS | 5314938 |
| FISHMAN, ROBERT ADAM | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 7093592 |
| RIORDAN, TIFFANY | FINOP, PFO, POO, CFO | 6313437 |
| WILSON, NILS | CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2566066 |
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Company Information
FORTRESS WEALTH SOLUTIONS LLC
CRD#: 324594Dallas, TX 75205TRUST BUT VERIFY
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