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Michael J. Birmingham

FOCUS SECURITIES LLC
Gainesville, VA 20155
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CRD#: 7181611
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Professional summary


Michael John Birmingham, who also goes by Michael Birmingham, is a registered financial professional currently at FOCUS SECURITIES LLC located in Gainesville, Virginia.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7TO, Series 79TO and SIE exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michael Birmingham

Other business activities


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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 23, 2023 - Present

FOCUS SECURITIES LLC

Office #1: 7371 Atlas Walk Way #259, Gainesville, VA 20155
BD
CRD#: 150589
Gainesville, VA
Past

June 24, 2022 - February 20, 2023

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
Tysons, VA
Past

February 1, 2021 - June 16, 2022

FOCUS SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 150589
Vienna, VA

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

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Alaska
(3/23/2023)
RR
California
(3/23/2023)
RR
District of Columbia
(3/23/2023)
RR
Indiana
(3/23/2023)
RR
Kentucky
(3/23/2023)
RR
Maryland
(3/23/2023)
RR
New Jersey
(4/21/2025)
RR
New York
(6/6/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(3/23/2023)
RR
Pennsylvania
(8/29/2023)
RR
Texas
(3/23/2023)
RR
Virginia
(3/23/2023)
RR
Washington
(11/21/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/13/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 4/8/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 79TO
Date: 1/30/2021
Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FS
FOCUS SECURITIES LLC
FOCUS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 150589 / SEC#: , 8-68273

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
7371 Atlas Walk Way #259, Gainesville, VA 20155
Mailing Address
7371 Atlas Walk Way #259, Gainesville, VA 20155
Phone number
(404) 557-1045
Established
Georgia since 03/23/2009
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FOCUS HOLDINGS USA, INC.OWNER
BEARD, ROBERT GLENNPRESIDENT, CEO, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER5771682
THOMPSON, RICHARD FRANK JR.FINOP, ER

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Company Information


FOCUS SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 150589Gainesville, VA 20155

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