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Michael A. Defazio
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
Mentor, OH 44060
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CRD#: 7354073
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Professional summary
Michael Angelo Defazio, who also goes by Michael Defazio, is a registered financial professional currently at THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY located in Mentor, Ohio.
Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Michael has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 63, Series 6TO and SIE exams.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Michael Defazio
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
July 22, 2025 - Present
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
Office #1: Huntington National Bank Mentor Commons 9100 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060RIA
BD
CRD#: 16986
Mentor, OH
Past
June 28, 2021 - November 25, 2024
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 16986
MENTOR, OH
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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TH
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
HUNTINGTON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY | THE HUNTINGTON COMPANY | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
CRD#: 16986 / SEC#: 801-58015, 8-34867
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/6/2000 Approved)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/15/2000 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
State Registrations and Notice Filings
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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
RR
Ohio(7/23/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 6TO
Date: 6/28/2021
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative ExaminationGeneral Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
TH
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
HUNTINGTON CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. | THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY | THE HUNTINGTON COMPANY | HUNTINGTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS
CRD#: 16986 / SEC#: 801-58015, 8-34867
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/6/2000 Approved)Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/15/2000 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Chicago district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
41 S. High St. 4th Floor Hc0429, Columbus, OH 43215
Mailing Address
7 Easton Oval 5th Floor Ea5c003, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone number
(800) 322-4600
Established
Ohio since 01/17/1991
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
501
SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| HUNTINGTON BANCSHARES INCORPORATED | PARENT COMPANY | |
| BALLARD, MONICA VICKMAN | SECRETARY | 4245227 |
| BOARDMAN, JEFFREY MICHAEL | CONFLICT OFFICER | 2746492 |
| BRUNNER, MICHAEL EVANS | ROSFP | 5353459 |
| BRUNNER, MICHAEL EVANS | MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL | 5353459 |
| DUNCAN, ERICA | BOARD MEMBER | 8031535 |
| ERDELYI, MICHAEL DAVID | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 5864282 |
| FERGUSON, EMILY ELIZABETH | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER | 3107040 |
| FORESTA, CYNTHIA JEAN | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 2445804 |
| HAMILTON, MELANIE KATE-MCFARLAND | PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5452291 |
| HOLDING, MELISSA | DIRECTOR OF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 4621076 |
| HOLDING, MELISSA | BOARD MEMBER | 4621076 |
| LOUGH, SHAWN PATRICK | BOARD MEMBER | 6356321 |
| MIROBALLI, MICHAEL | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 1545242 |
| MIROBALLI, MICHAEL | BOARD MEMBER | 1545242 |
| MIROBALLI, MICHAEL | PRESIDENT | 1545242 |
| POLIVKA, ALEX C | AML OFFICER | 6270624 |
| REBER, AARON | BOARD MEMBER | 7793642 |
| RICHARDSON, STEPHEN MONROE | FINOP | 6260539 |
| RICHARDSON, STEPHEN MONROE | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 6260539 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 37,298 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 6,344,121,382 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 19 |
| Arbitration | 6 |
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Company Information
THE HUNTINGTON INVESTMENT COMPANY
CRD#: 16986Mentor, OH 44060TRUST BUT VERIFY
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