Michael A. Bashuk
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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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
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Experience
August 28, 1998 - September 3, 2025
SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.
September 26, 1978 - August 3, 1998
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED
June 25, 1975 - September 26, 1978
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.
Primary Firm SEC Registration

SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.
CRD#: 1329 / SEC#: 801-117531, 8-13079
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Exams
Series 5
Date: 12/12/1981
Interest Rate Options ExaminationPC
Date: 9/8/1977
AMEX Put and Call ExamCurrent Firm

SMITH, BROWN & GROOVER, INC.
CRD#: 1329 / SEC#: 801-117531, 8-13079
Contact information
SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (32 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| SMITH, RAYMOND HILL JR | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 731506 |
| BARFIELD, THOMAS EARL JR | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 4518997 |
| EDWARDS, HOLLI COX | FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS PRINCIPAL | 5967474 |
| EDWARDS, HOLLI COX | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5967474 |
| GAITHER, THOMAS DEWITT JR. | PRESIDENT/CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 6007486 |
| GAITHER, THOMAS DEWITT JR. | COO/GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL | 6007486 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 715 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 283,344,603 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 17 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | ||
| 10/26/2023 | ||
| 01/16/2023 |
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