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Michael A. Lloyd

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CRD#: 6985770
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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.

Michael A Lloyd, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Alan Lloyd, Michael Lloyd, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2018. Michael had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Alan Lloyd | Michael Lloyd

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.
I*118937 For profit or not for profit: For-Profit Organization Name of outside business organization: Exclusive Properties Investment related: Y Address of business: Scottsdale, Arizona 85255 Nature of business: LLC, Position, title, association: Other, I must hold a license at a brokerage firm Start date of relationship: 11/12/2018 Number of hours devoted: 0 hour(s) Annually Number of hours devoted during trading hours: 0 Duties: Real Estate agent. My license is hung at this brokerage firm. I must hold a license at a brokerage firm to keep it active and prevent taking the examination again.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Experience


Past

November 22, 2023 - April 19, 2024

FORTEM FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 291662
MESA, AZ
Past

November 20, 2019 - May 22, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
GILBERT, AZ
Past

November 20, 2019 - May 22, 2023

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
GILBERT, AZ
Past

October 10, 2018 - October 2, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

August 21, 2018 - October 2, 2019

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHANDLER, AZ

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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FORTEM FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
FORTEM FINANCIAL | FORTEM FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 291662 / SEC#: 801-112300

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/25/2018 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/9/2018
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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FORTEM FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
FORTEM FINANCIAL | FORTEM FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 291662 / SEC#: 801-112300

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/25/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
44801 Village Court #201, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Mailing Address
Phone number
(760) 206-8500
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
10

SEC notice filing (15 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORTEM FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC PART 2A BROCHURE (11/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts957
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 528,544,068

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/25/2025
Cover Page
07/29/2024
09/20/2023
01/03/2023

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Company Information


FORTEM FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 291662

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