Michael A. Germo
Professional summary
Michael Andrew Germo, CFP®, who also goes by Michael A Germo, is a registered financial advisor currently at &PARTNERS located in Willoughby Hills, Ohio.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.
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Certified licenses
Start date: 1987
Experience
September 8, 2026 - Present
&PARTNERS
Office #1: 2786 S.o.m. Center Road Suite 200, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094September 8, 2026 - Present
&PARTNERS
Office #1: 2786 S.o.m. Center Road Suite 200, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094August 26, 2019 - September 14, 2026
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
August 26, 2019 - September 14, 2026
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK
January 9, 2007 - January 1, 2023
FINANCIAL PLANNING RESOURCES, INC.
July 21, 2006 - November 16, 2006
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
November 19, 1989 - September 3, 2019
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
October 17, 1988 - November 19, 1989
INTEGRATED RESOURCES EQUITY CORPORATION
June 22, 1981 - December 24, 1986
AMERICAN EXPRESS FINANCIAL CORPORATION
June 22, 1981 - October 24, 1988
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
June 22, 1981 - October 24, 1988
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
&PARTNERS
CRD#: 3767 / SEC#: 801-37145, 8-3774
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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Exams
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Series 22
Passed: 4/4/1983
Series 6
Passed: 6/19/1981
FINRA
Current Firm
&PARTNERS
CRD#: 3767 / SEC#: 801-37145, 8-3774
Contact information
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| AMPERSAND PARTNERS, LLC | OWNER | |
| ALEXANDER, JOHN W | CO-PRESIDENT | 2327561 |
| COOPER, CHYRLAN ELIZABETH | COO | 4160240 |
| IDOL, KALEY PORTER | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6950052 |
| KOWACH, DAVID JOHN | CEO | 2154665 |
| NELSON, RICHARD SCOTT | CFO | 5014790 |
| SCHALLER, MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER | CONTROLLER/FINOP | 5899085 |
| STEVENS, ALYSON MENCIO | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER - ADVISORY BUSINESS | 5451096 |
| WILEY III, DAVID WARREN III | CO-PRESIDENT | 720094 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 62,194 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 30,268,689,798 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 5 |
| Arbitration | 4 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | ||
| 04/29/2025 | ||
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