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Michael A. Bashuk

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CRD#: 809250
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Andrew Bashuk was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1975. Michael had worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 5, PC and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

August 28, 1998 - September 3, 2025

SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1329
MACON, GA
Past

September 26, 1978 - August 3, 1998

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

June 25, 1975 - September 26, 1978

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

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".
SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.
SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.
BROWN AND GROOVER, INC. | SMITH, BROWN AND GROOVER | SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC. | SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER INC. D/B/A SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 1329 / SEC#: 801-117531, 8-13079

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2019 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/13/1999 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/26/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/31/1995
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 12/12/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 9/8/1977
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.
SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.
BROWN AND GROOVER, INC. | SMITH, BROWN AND GROOVER | SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC. | SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER INC. D/B/A SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | SBG WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 1329 / SEC#: 801-117531, 8-13079

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/24/2019 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/13/1999 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/25/2020 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/26/2020 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Atlanta district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
4001 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA 31210-5039
Mailing Address
4001 Vineville Avenue, Macon, GA 31210-5039
Phone number
(478) 474-7004
Established
Georgia since 01/01/1967
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (32 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025-02-28 SBG ADV PART 2 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
SMITH, RAYMOND HILL JRCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER731506
BARFIELD, THOMAS EARL JRSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT4518997
EDWARDS, HOLLI COXFINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL5967474
EDWARDS, HOLLI COXCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER5967474
GAITHER, THOMAS DEWITT JR.PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER6007486
GAITHER, THOMAS DEWITT JR.COO/GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL6007486

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts715
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 283,344,603

Disclosures


Regulatory Event17

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/24/2024
Cover Page
10/26/2023
01/16/2023

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Company Information


SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.

SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.

CRD#: 1329

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