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Michael A. Pellegrino

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CRD#: 5900843
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Professional summary


Michael August Pellegrino was barred by both the FINRA and the SEC from acting as a broker or investment advisor or otherwise associating with a broker-dealer firm.

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2011. Prior to being barred, Michael had worked at 4 firms, which includes GOLDSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC, TAYLOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC., CENTER STREET SECURITIES INC., BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Pellegrino

Other business activities


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1) LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT OFFERING LIFE AND FIXED ANNUITY SALES 2) PRESIDENT OF STONE TRUST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC., ELGIN, IL. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 4, 2015 - March 31, 2022

GOLDSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 222520
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

October 2, 2012 - April 17, 2018

TAYLOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 43559
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

October 4, 2011 - October 15, 2012

CENTER STREET SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 26898
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL
Past

March 11, 2011 - December 31, 2015

BROOKSTONE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 141413
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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GF
GOLDSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
GOLDSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 222520 / SEC#: 801-99350

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2015 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2016 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/11/2011
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 11/29/2010
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 62
Date: 8/22/2012
Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


GF
GOLDSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
GOLDSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 222520 / SEC#: 801-99350

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/5/2015 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/20/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
18w140 Butterfield Road 16th Floor, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 620-9300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PART 2A-GOLDSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC (6/2/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,083
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 917,456,867

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Company Information


GOLDSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 222520

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