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Michael J. Pinto

INSIGHT SECURITIES
Highland Park, IL 60035
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CRD#: 6474385
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Professional summary


Michael J Pinto, who also goes by Michael Pinto, is a registered financial professional currently at INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC. located in Highland Park, Illinois.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Michael Pinto

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 2, 2018 - Present

INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 600 Central Ave Suite 293, Highland Park, IL 60035
RIA
BD
CRD#: 5611
Highland Park, IL
Past

September 21, 2017 - March 20, 2018

THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 37157
SUMMIT, NJ
Past

February 10, 2017 - July 27, 2017

EQUITY SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 265
CHICAGO, IL
Past

May 5, 2015 - October 14, 2016

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
BUFFALO 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".
INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.
INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.
G. A. HORWITZ & CO., INC. | THE HELMSMAN GROUP, INC. | PRECISE SECURITIES - DIVISION OF INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC. | PRECISE SECURITIES - DIVISION OF HORWITZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. | PRECISE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | PASSERELLE ADVISORS | MISSION GLOBAL PARTNERS | INTERGLOBAL INVESTMENTS - DIVISION OF INSIGHT SECURITIES INC. | INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. | INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC. | INSIGHT AMERICAS SECURITIES INC | HORWITZ, SCHAKNER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | HORWITZ PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORS | HORWITZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. | GWM PARTNERS

CRD#: 5611 / SEC#: 801-12999, 8-16247

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/1977 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
(5/20/2021)
RR
Florida
(2/10/2021)
RR
Hawaii
(9/3/2025)
RR
Illinois
(5/7/2018)
RR
Indiana
(10/4/2021)
RR
Michigan
(1/5/2022)
RR
Missouri
(8/9/2021)
RR
New Jersey
(10/13/2022)
RR
New York
(11/17/2020)
RR
Oregon
(11/25/2020)
RR
Wisconsin
(11/30/2020)
RR
Wyoming
(1/19/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/1/2015
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.
INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.
G. A. HORWITZ & CO., INC. | THE HELMSMAN GROUP, INC. | PRECISE SECURITIES - DIVISION OF INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC. | PRECISE SECURITIES - DIVISION OF HORWITZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. | PRECISE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | PASSERELLE ADVISORS | MISSION GLOBAL PARTNERS | INTERGLOBAL INVESTMENTS - DIVISION OF INSIGHT SECURITIES INC. | INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. | INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC. | INSIGHT AMERICAS SECURITIES INC | HORWITZ, SCHAKNER & ASSOCIATES, INC. | HORWITZ PHILANTHROPIC ADVISORS | HORWITZ & ASSOCIATES, INC. | GWM PARTNERS

CRD#: 5611 / SEC#: 801-12999, 8-16247

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/25/1977 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
600 Central Ave Suite 293, Highland Park, IL 60035
Mailing Address
600 Central Ave Suite 293, Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone number
(224) 632-4700
Established
Delaware since 11/12/1970
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
June
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
25

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


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

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
INTELLIGENICS, INC.HOLDING COMPANY/STOCKHOLDER
GAAFAR, OMAR JAMESCOO4916775
KIM, JAMES JCCO6040592
LEGASPY, CARLOS JAVIERPRINCIPAL, PRESIDENT, CEO2148751
MAKULA, MICHAEL JOSEPH MR.CFO, FINOP4643441

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts48
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 94,216,934

Disclosures


Regulatory Event6
Arbitration1
Bond5

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Company Information


INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

INSIGHT SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 5611Highland Park, IL 60035

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