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Michele G. Neff

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CRD#: 729788
MN

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.

Michele Gay Neff, who also goes by Michele Gay Berger, Michele Gay Mooney, Michele Gay Wessels, Michele Mooney Wessels, was a registered financial professional .

Michele is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1981. Michele had worked at 19 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Michele Gay Berger | Michele Gay Mooney | Michele Gay Wessels | Michele Mooney Wessels

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 31, 2012 - February 18, 2016

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 705
TEMPE, AZ
Past

October 31, 2006 - June 23, 2010

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

December 13, 2000 - July 20, 2005

WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10582
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 14, 2000 - December 13, 2000

WELLS FARGO BROKERAGE SERVICES, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 16100
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 14, 2000 - May 2, 2001

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 17438
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

April 21, 1997 - January 18, 2000

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

May 25, 1995 - April 30, 1997

CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7059
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 12, 1993 - December 31, 1993

AMERINATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27986
Past

November 2, 1992 - June 4, 1993

GAINEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 27968
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past

April 15, 1992 - June 30, 1992

AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5979
DETROIT, MI
Past

October 19, 1990 - January 15, 1992

LAWSON FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 15261
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

November 12, 1988 - April 2, 1990

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

July 6, 1988 - October 24, 1988

BILTMORE EQUITIES & SECURITIES, LTD.

BD
CRD#: 16090
Past

November 24, 1987 - April 6, 1988

BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 12965
OAKLAND, CA
Past

November 28, 1984 - November 18, 1987

I.M. SIMON & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 418
Past

May 10, 1984 - November 23, 1984

R. ROWLAND & CO., INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 911
Past

November 22, 1983 - May 11, 1984

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
Past

August 17, 1983 - December 14, 1983

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

December 1, 1982 - August 15, 1983

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

January 21, 1982 - August 18, 1982

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
Past

April 13, 1981 - January 13, 1982

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ALEX. BROWN | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | RAYMOND JAMES CONSULTING SERVICES | RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. | PUBLIC FINANCE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES GROUP | INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY SOLUTIONS | ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 705 / SEC#: 801-10418, 8-10999

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/19/1974 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/3/1983
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 3
Date: 11/27/1989
National Commodity Futures Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
ALEX. BROWN | STRATEGIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES | RAYMOND JAMES CONSULTING SERVICES | RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC. | PUBLIC FINANCE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES GROUP | INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES | INSTITUTIONAL FIDUCIARY SOLUTIONS | ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES

CRD#: 705 / SEC#: 801-10418, 8-10999

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/19/1974 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Florida district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Mailing Address
880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Phone number
(727) 567-1000
Established
Florida since 02/19/1969
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
September
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
13,966

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RAYMOND JAMES WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (12/1/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL, INC.HOLDING COMPANY
BARKO, SHAWN JOSEPHCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2690394
BUNN, JAMES EDWARDDIRECTOR3130320
CURTIS, SCOTTDIRECTOR1707935
DELEON, ALLYSSA NICOLEPRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINOP6902665
ELWYN, TASHTEGO SPRINGPRESIDENT - CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER DIRECTOR2319098
MARTIN, PHILIP ROGERRIA CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2613565
RUST, KEITH GDIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER5915636
SANTELLI, JONATHANGENERAL COUNSEL / SECRETARY6306997
SICKLING, JAMES PHILIPDIRECTOR1240810

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,070,028
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 433,814,330,581

Disclosures


Regulatory Event181
Arbitration72

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/12/2025
Cover Page
08/21/2024
09/27/2023

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Company Information


RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 705

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