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Michael Schaefer

GREAT POINT CAPITAL
CHICAGO, IL 60606
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CRD#: 7379746
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Michael SchaeferGREAT POINT CAPITAL

Professional summary

Michael Schaefer, who also goes by Michael J Schaefer, Michael J. Schaefer, Michael Joseph Schaefer, is a registered financial professional currently at GREAT POINT CAPITAL LLC located in Chicago, Illinois.

Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2021. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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 (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 21, 2026 - Present

GREAT POINT CAPITAL LLC

Office #1: 200 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60606
BD
CRD#: 114203
CHICAGO, IL
Past

September 16, 2022 - July 21, 2026

RAYMOND JAMES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 174904
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Past

August 9, 2022 - July 21, 2026

CARILLON FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

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

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.

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RR
Florida
(8/28/2026)

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

GP
GREAT POINT CAPITAL LLC
GREAT POINT CAPITAL LLC | MAVERICK BROKERAGE LLC | GREAT POINT TRADING LLC

CRD#: 114203 / SEC#: , 8-53402

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

Main Address
200 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60606
Mailing Address
200 West Jackson Blvd. Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone number
(312) 356-4405
Established
Delaware since 08/17/2000
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
GREAT POINT TRADING LLCMEMBER
DEBELL, GLENN TOWNSENDCCO, SROP, AMLCO2407360
MENGIN, GABRIEL JPRESIDENT5067401
PETERS, ROBERT WILLIAMFINOP1704577

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Company Information

GREAT POINT CAPITAL LLC

CRD#: 114203Chicago, IL 60606

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