Michael J. Sato

BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES

HONOLULU, HI 96813

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CRD#: 6994251

Professional summary

Michael Jay Sato, who also goes by Michael Sato, is a registered financial advisor currently at BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC located in Honolulu, Hawaii and MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael Sato

Other business activities

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1.) Name: E.A. Buck Insurance; Investment Related: Yes; Address: 55 Merchant Street, Suite 2100, Honolulu, HI 96813; Nature of the Business: Insurance Sales; Position: Insurance Agent; Start Date: TBD; Hours Per Week: 40 Hours 2.) Name: Buck Wealth Strategies; Investment Related: Yes; Address: 55 Merchant Street, Suite 2100, Honolulu, HI 96813; Nature of the Business: Registered Investment Advisor engaged in asset management services; Position: Investment Advisor Representative; Start Date: TBD; Hours Per Week: 40 Hours 3.) Name: Buck Financial Services; Investment Related: Yes; Address: 55 Merchant Street, Suite 2100, Honolulu, HI 96813; Nature of the Business: Financial Advisor offering investment advice and insurance; Position: Insurance Employee; Start Date: Pending Approval; Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 29, 2025 - Present

BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

Office #1: 55 Merchant St #2100, Honolulu, HI 96813

RIA

CRD#: 322138

HONOLULU, HI

Current

February 3, 2025 - Present

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 55 Merchant Street Suite 2100, Honolulu, HI 96813

RIA

CRD#: 23224

Honolulu, HI

Past

November 14, 2024 - February 3, 2025

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 8733

HONOLULU, HI

Past

November 14, 2024 - February 3, 2025

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

CRD#: 8733

HONOLULU, HI

Past

January 16, 2024 - November 14, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA

CRD#: 5685

HONOLULU, HI

Past

January 16, 2024 - November 14, 2024

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

CRD#: 5685

HONOLULU, HI

Past

October 3, 2022 - January 12, 2024

BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 322138

HONOLULU, HI

Past

February 9, 2021 - January 10, 2023

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282580

Honolulu, HI

Past

October 10, 2020 - January 12, 2024

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 23224

Honolulu, HI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | JOHN INGRAHAM, LLC | E. A. BUCK FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 322138 / SEC#: 801-126075

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2022 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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.

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IAR

Hawaii
(1/29/2025)

Hawaii
(2/3/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 1/15/2021

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7TO

Date: 10/9/2020

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 7/31/2020

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | JOHN INGRAHAM, LLC | E. A. BUCK FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 322138 / SEC#: 801-126075

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/12/2022 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

4600 S. Syracuse Street Suite 650, Denver, CO 80237

Mailing Address

Phone number

(888) 210-6567

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (8/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,982
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 565,377,646

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
12/03/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/26/2024	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Jay Sato's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

LPL ENTERPRISE, LLC

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

MADISON AVENUE SECURITIES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 1/15/2021

Series 7TO

Date: 10/9/2020

SIE

Date: 7/31/2020

FINRA

Current Firm

BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

BUCK WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC

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