DM
Dwight A. Machael
Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 854221
DM
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.
Dwight Alfred Machael, who also goes by Holt Machael, was a registered financial professional .
Dwight is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1978. Dwight had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
No
Aliases
Holt Machael
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.) DWIGHT A. MACHAEL INDEPENDENT INSURANCE - AGENT - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - LAS VEGAS, NV - SINCE 08/1991 - INVESTMENT RELATED 2.) AMERICAN RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP INCP - VICE PRESIDENT/ INVESTMENT ADVISOR REP - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR - LAS VEGAS, NV - SINCE 08/1991 - INVESTMENT RELATED 3.) AMERICAN RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP / ARPG - DBA NAME FOR MARKETING PURPOSES ONLY - LAS VEGAS, NV - SINCE 09/2019 - INVESTMENT RELATED
CRS (Client Relationship Summary)
The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.
Certified licenses
Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
NoneExperience
Past
February 22, 2012 - November 26, 2025
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
BD
CRD#: 20804
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past
January 10, 2007 - June 1, 2011
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 133763
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past
October 31, 2005 - February 24, 2012
OSAIC SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 133763
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past
January 8, 1997 - October 31, 2005
SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past
March 14, 1994 - October 31, 2025
AMERICAN RETIREMENT PLANNING GROUP INC
RIA
CRD#: 108300
LAS VEGAS, NV
Past
May 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past
July 2, 1991 - April 22, 1992
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
May 12, 1989 - June 7, 1991
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past
April 11, 1988 - May 23, 1989
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.
BD
CRD#: 7506
Past
September 20, 1982 - April 11, 1988
E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC
BD
CRD#: 235
Past
July 3, 1978 - October 23, 1985
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.
BD
CRD#: 7556
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".
UP
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver 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
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
UP
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
APEX RETIREMENT CONSULTING LLC | YEECORP FINANCIAL | WIRE TO WIRE WEALTH | WENDEL FINANCIAL GROUP | WEALTH AVENUE | VOYAGE PARTNERS FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER | UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA | UNITED PLANNERS FINANCIAL SERVICES | UNITED PLANNERS | TRIBUTE FINANCIAL INC. | STEWARDSHIP AMERICA FINANCIAL | SKYE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC | SKS RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS | RIVERCREST FINANCIAL | RINGENBERG FINANCIAL GROUP | RETIREMENT & MONEY STRATEGIES | PALMER NUNN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MUNKEBY KRAMER | MARION WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | MABE FINANCIAL GROUP | LONG VIEW FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | LEE STOERZINGER, INC. | KILMER & COMPANY | INVESTMENT CENTER | HF CAPITAL GROUP LLC | HEMINGWAY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | GUIDANT PLANNING, INC | GOTTA RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | GER LOFTIN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | FULL CIRCLE FINANCIAL | FOOTHILL FINANCIAL GROUP | FIRESKY FINANCIAL INC. | FINANCIAL PLANNING ADVISORS, INC. | CATALYST FINANCIAL STRATEGIES LLC | CAPITAL LEGACY PARTNERS, LLC | BROOKHAVEN WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | BERAN FINANCIAL PARTNERS
CRD#: 20804 / SEC#: 801-57198, 8-38485
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/28/2000 Approved)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.
Contact information
Main Address
7333 E. Doubletree Ranch Road #120, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Mailing Address
P.o. Box 5750, Scottsdale, AZ 85261-5750
Phone number
(480) 991-0225
Established
Arizona since 08/21/1987
Firm type
Partnership
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Large
# of Employees
614
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED PLANNERS' GROUP, INC. | GENERAL PARTNER | |
| BAKER, MICHAEL A | PRESIDENT | 4037933 |
| BAKER, MICHAEL A | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE (CEO) | 4037933 |
| CUFFARI-AGASI, SHEILA JUNE | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 2401020 |
| HAUER, DAVE B | VICE PRESIDENT COMPLIANCE, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4018434 |
| OLIVERIO, KENNETH WILLIAM JR | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER | 2957427 |
| SHINDEL, CHAD TRAVIS | VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) | 6232253 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 41,834 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 10,637,349,683 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 12 |
| Arbitration | 3 |
Red Flags
Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.
Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.
