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Michael W. Corson

UNITED ADVISOR GROUP
Downers Grove, IL 60515
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CRD#: 7531375
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Professional summary


Michael Wesley Corson, who also goes by Mike Corson, is a registered financial advisor currently at UNITED ADVISOR GROUP located in Downers Grove, Illinois and BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC located in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7TO and SIE exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Corson

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) Independent Insurance Agent

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Michael Wesley Corson's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 18, 2025 - Present

UNITED ADVISOR GROUP

Office #1: 4928 Main St., Downers Grove, IL 60515
RIA
CRD#: 324205
Downers Grove, IL
Current

July 22, 2025 - Present

BENEFIT FUNDING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 44079
Downers Grove, IL
Past

August 3, 2022 - July 21, 2025

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA
CRD#: 18387
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past

July 14, 2022 - July 21, 2025

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
DOWNERS GROVE, IL

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".
UA
UNITED ADVISOR GROUP
ASCENSION FINANCIAL PARTNERS | WEALTH BY DESIGN | VERTICAL WEALTH PLANNING | UNITED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | UNITED ADVISOR GROUP | TASIK FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | SUNSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL | SORENSEN FINANCIAL | RJ BEUCLER FINANCIAL | RIGHTSELL & COMPANY | PLUM CREEK WEALTH ADVISORS | MUSTARD MONEY, LLC | MURPHY FINANCIAL GROUP | MICHIANA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC DBA ZAYA WEALTH | MIAMI VALLEY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KO-ADVISORS | IRONSIDE STRATEGIES | FTACEK FINANCIAL SERVICES | FRONTLINE WEALTH CARE | FLAT IRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DESERT GROVE INVESTMENTS | BOVE CONNOLLY TAYLOR FINANCIAL GROUP | BHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 324205 / SEC#: 801-127090

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2023 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

IAR
Illinois
(7/18/2025)
RR
Illinois
(7/22/2025)
IAR
Texas
(7/18/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/2/2022
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 7/14/2022
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


UA
UNITED ADVISOR GROUP
ASCENSION FINANCIAL PARTNERS | WEALTH BY DESIGN | VERTICAL WEALTH PLANNING | UNITED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC | UNITED ADVISOR GROUP | TASIK FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | SUNSET WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL | SORENSEN FINANCIAL | RJ BEUCLER FINANCIAL | RIGHTSELL & COMPANY | PLUM CREEK WEALTH ADVISORS | MUSTARD MONEY, LLC | MURPHY FINANCIAL GROUP | MICHIANA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC DBA ZAYA WEALTH | MIAMI VALLEY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KO-ADVISORS | IRONSIDE STRATEGIES | FTACEK FINANCIAL SERVICES | FRONTLINE WEALTH CARE | FLAT IRON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DESERT GROVE INVESTMENTS | BOVE CONNOLLY TAYLOR FINANCIAL GROUP | BHT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BENEFIT FINANCIAL SERVICES

CRD#: 324205 / SEC#: 801-127090

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/5/2023 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
8170 Corporate Park Dr. Suite 300, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Mailing Address
Phone number
(888) 242-4912
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
61

SEC notice filing (36 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - UNITED ADVISOR GROUP (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts5,875
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,091,628,945

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Company Information


UNITED ADVISOR GROUP

CRD#: 324205Downers Grove, IL 60515

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