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Michael J. Schaefer

RAYMOND JAMES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
St Petersburg, FL 33716
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CRD#: 7379746
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Professional summary

Michael J. Schaefer, who also goes by Michael J Schaefer, Michael J. Schaefer, Michael Joseph Schaefer, is a registered financial advisor currently at RAYMOND JAMES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT located in St Petersburg, Florida and CARILLON FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC. located in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Aliases

Michael J Schaefer | Michael J. Schaefer | Michael Joseph Schaefer

Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(1)Name of Business: SEAJE LLC Address: 11793 109th Street, Largo, FL, 33778, United States Activity Type: Business Owner Position/Title: Owner/Proprietor Investment Related: No Start Date: 01/01/2024 Hours per month devoted to this business: 2-10 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0-1 Description of duties: Part owner of SEAJE LLC and artist (2)Name of Business: SEAJE LLC Address: 11793 109th street, Largo, FL, 33778, United States Activity Type: Business Owner Position/Title: Owner/Proprietor Investment Related: No Start Date: 09/15/2023 Hours per month devoted to this business: 0-1 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 0-1 Description of duties: My wife makes low-cost, handmade costume jewelry and future sales of her inventory will be reportable as income under the SEAJE LLC business entity that we both own.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

September 16, 2022 - Present

RAYMOND JAMES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 780 Carillon Parkway, St Petersburg, FL 33716
RIA
CRD#: 174904
St Petersburg, FL
Current

August 9, 2022 - Present

CARILLON FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Office #1: 880 Carillon Parkway, St. Petersburg, FL 33716
BD
CRD#: 139749
St. Petersburg, FL
Past

January 13, 2022 - April 26, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

RIA
CRD#: 5685
TAMPA, FL
Past

August 2, 2021 - April 26, 2022

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
TAMPA, FL

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".
RJ
RAYMOND JAMES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
CARILLON TOWER ADVISERS, INC. | RAYMOND JAMES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 174904 / SEC#: 801-100356

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2015 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.
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
Florida
(8/10/2022)
IAR
Florida
(9/16/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/11/2022
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 11/16/2021
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 8/2/2021
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 5/3/2021
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm

RJ
RAYMOND JAMES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
CARILLON TOWER ADVISERS, INC. | RAYMOND JAMES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 174904 / SEC#: 801-100356

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/6/2015 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
780 Carillon Parkway, St Petersburg, FL 33716
Mailing Address
880 Carillon Parkway, St Petersburg, FL 33716
Phone number
(800) 521-1195
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
173

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RAYMOND JAMES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2 DECEMBER 2024 (12/11/2024)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts5
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 16,378,977,378

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Company Information

RAYMOND JAMES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 174904St Petersburg, FL 33716

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