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John M. Cummins

CRD#: 58659
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person 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.

John Michael Cummins, who also goes by Mike Cummins, was a registered financial professional .

John is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1973. John had worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6 and Series 1 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mike Cummins

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

November 29, 2010 - August 18, 2025

PORTFOLIO DESIGN SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 131506
ORLANDO, FL
Past

January 9, 2006 - October 5, 2010

CERTIFIED ADVISORY CORP

RIA
CRD#: 120990
ORLANDO, FL
Past

January 6, 2006 - October 5, 2010

SIGNATURE ESTATE SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18923
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

September 13, 2004 - December 31, 2005

LEGACY PLANNING ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 132447
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

July 7, 2004 - February 14, 2005

WINDWARD SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 127716
CONCORD, NH
Past

January 5, 2004 - November 11, 2009

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
ORLANDA, FL
Past

February 12, 2001 - November 7, 2002

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
WINTER PARK, FL
Past

July 26, 1999 - July 2, 2002

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
AKRON, OH
Past

February 25, 1999 - July 26, 1999

OSAIC FA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

January 28, 1998 - January 12, 1999

VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 34815
WINDSOR, CT
Past

October 31, 1997 - January 5, 1998

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

October 15, 1992 - March 7, 1994

WS GRIFFITH SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10410
HARTFORD, CT
Past

January 4, 1991 - October 20, 1992

THE VARIABLE ANNUITY MARKETING COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5081
HOUSTON, TX
Past

June 6, 1990 - October 16, 1992

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WINDSOR, CT
Past

March 1, 1983 - June 13, 1990

OLD SLIP CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7360
DALLAS, TX
Past

October 2, 1973 - July 26, 1981

GENERAL AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 3963

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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PD
PORTFOLIO DESIGN SERVICES, LLC
PORTFOLIO DESIGN SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 131506 / SEC#: 801-80561

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2014 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2014 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2014 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2014 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2014 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 12/16/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 9/26/1973
Registered Representative Examination

Current Firm


PD
PORTFOLIO DESIGN SERVICES, LLC
PORTFOLIO DESIGN SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 131506 / SEC#: 801-80561

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/13/2014 Approved)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/11/2014 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2014 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2014 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2014 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
122 N. 2nd Street, River Falls, WI 54022
Mailing Address
Phone number
(715) 629-9095
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)


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Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts256
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 149,734,832

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Company Information


PORTFOLIO DESIGN SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 131506

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