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Derek M. Drushel

WASHINGTON AVENUE ADVISORS
Lansing, MI 48910
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CRD#: 6955821
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Professional summary

Derek Michael Drushel, who also goes by Derek M Drushel, Derek Michael Drushel, is a registered financial advisor currently at WASHINGTON AVENUE ADVISORS located in Lansing, Michigan.

Derek is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Derek has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Derek M Drushel | Derek Michael Drushel

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 22, 2026 - Present

WASHINGTON AVENUE ADVISORS

Office #1: 1146 South Washington Avenue, Lansing, MI 48910
RIA
CRD#: 307002
Lansing, MI
Past

December 19, 2022 - January 16, 2026

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 1137
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

December 12, 2022 - January 16, 2026

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
Grand Rapids, MI
Past

July 5, 2018 - March 6, 2019

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
GRAND RAPIDS, MI

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".
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WASHINGTON AVENUE ADVISORS
RUSHMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON AVENUE ADVISORS, LLC | WASHINGTON AVENUE ADVISORS

CRD#: 307002 / SEC#: 801-118372

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2020 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.

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IAR
Michigan
(1/22/2026)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/10/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/19/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 12/12/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 7/5/2018
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

WA
WASHINGTON AVENUE ADVISORS
RUSHMAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WASHINGTON AVENUE ADVISORS, LLC | WASHINGTON AVENUE ADVISORS

CRD#: 307002 / SEC#: 801-118372

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/17/2020 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1146 South Washington Avenue, Lansing, MI 48910
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 678-1842
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WASHINGTON AVENUE ADVISORS, LLC FIRM BROCHURE (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,348
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 286,572,737

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Company Information

WASHINGTON AVENUE ADVISORS

CRD#: 307002Lansing, MI 48910

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