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Michael W. Carlin

FAIRFIELD, BUSH & CO.
Darien, CT 06820
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CRD#: 5781386
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Professional summary


Michael W Carlin, who also goes by Michael William Carlin, is a registered financial advisor currently at FAIRFIELD, BUSH & CO. located in Darien, Connecticut.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael William Carlin

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Michael W Carlin's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

February 10, 2022 - Present

FAIRFIELD, BUSH & CO.

Office #1: 320 Boston Post Road Suite 150, Darien, CT 06820
RIA
CRD#: 105970
Darien, CT
Past

May 21, 2014 - February 10, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
DARIEN, CT
Past

May 21, 2014 - February 10, 2022

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
DARIEN, CT
Past

October 4, 2013 - April 28, 2014

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 4, 2013 - April 28, 2014

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 3, 2010 - October 11, 2013

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 11, 2010 - October 11, 2013

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY

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".
FB
FAIRFIELD, BUSH & CO.
FAIRFIELD RESEARCH CORP | FAIRFIELD, BUSH & CO.

CRD#: 105970 / SEC#: 801-9532

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/1973 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Connecticut
(2/10/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/14/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 7/2/2010
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FB
FAIRFIELD, BUSH & CO.
FAIRFIELD RESEARCH CORP | FAIRFIELD, BUSH & CO.

CRD#: 105970 / SEC#: 801-9532

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/1973 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
320 Boston Post Road Suite 150, Darien, CT 06820
Mailing Address
Phone number
(203) 777-5900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FAIRFIELD, BUSH & CO. PART 2A - BROCHURE (3/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts238
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 521,135,491

Red Flags


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Company Information


FAIRFIELD, BUSH & CO.

CRD#: 105970Darien, CT 06820

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