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Michael A. Grimes

MBL ADVISORS
Charlotte, NC 28204
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CRD#: 7072684
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Professional summary


Michael Andrew Grimes is a registered financial advisor currently at MBL ADVISORS located in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2019. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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2117 SCOTT AVE; POSITION: Landlord NATURE: Long term residential rental INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 4 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/01/2021; ADDRESS: 2117 Scott Ave, Charlotte NC 28203, United States; DESCRIPTION: Owner and landlord responsible for rent collection, vacancy marketing, and general upkeep.

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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

July 19, 2022 - Present

MBL ADVISORS

Office #1: 301 S. Mcdowell Street Suite 1100, Charlotte, NC 28204
RIA
CRD#: 305176
Charlotte, NC
Past

July 13, 2022 - December 18, 2023

M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 43285
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

June 8, 2019 - June 27, 2022

BARINGS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 36929
CHARLOTTE, NC

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".
MA
MBL ADVISORS
MBL ADVISORS | MBL WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 305176 / SEC#: 801-117591

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/7/2019 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
North Carolina
(7/19/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/30/2019
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 6/8/2019
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MA
MBL ADVISORS
MBL ADVISORS | MBL WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 305176 / SEC#: 801-117591

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/7/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
301 S. Mcdowell Street Suite 1100, Charlotte, NC 28204
Mailing Address
Phone number
(704) 333-8461
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
13

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MBL WEALTH ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts951
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,142,902,910

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/17/2022
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Company Information


MBL ADVISORS

CRD#: 305176Charlotte, NC 28204

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