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Michael A. Cappa

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CRD#: 858395
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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.

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Michael Anthony Cappa, who also goes by Michael A Cappa, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1978. Michael had worked at 20 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 5, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Aliases


Michael A Cappa

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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

Certified licenses


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Experience


Past

September 29, 2011 - July 30, 2012

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

BD
CRD#: 2543
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 16, 2008 - September 21, 2011

TEJAS SECURITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 36705
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 5, 2006 - October 2, 2008

GUGGENHEIM SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 40638
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 19, 2005 - April 25, 2006

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 6, 2003 - January 18, 2005

MORGAN JOSEPH TRIARTISAN LLC

BD
CRD#: 10948
WHITE PLAINS, NY
Past

January 2, 2002 - January 2, 2003

LIBRA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 104161
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 7, 2001 - December 31, 2001

U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17868
SAINT PAUL, MN
Past

July 8, 1997 - November 29, 2000

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ
Past

October 14, 1996 - May 30, 1997

CIBC WORLD MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 630
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 11, 1995 - September 18, 1996

NATWEST SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 18238
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 28, 1992 - October 6, 1995

NATWEST INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 26123
NEW YORK, NY
Past

August 8, 1991 - April 29, 1992

CONTINENTAL BROKER-DEALER CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14048
CARLE PLACE, NY
Past

May 6, 1991 - March 6, 1992

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

May 6, 1991 - March 6, 1992

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 22, 1990 - November 15, 1990

SDI CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23516
CHICAGO, IL
Past

February 2, 1989 - February 13, 1990

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

July 25, 1987 - August 24, 1988

BNY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19712
Past

April 4, 1985 - June 24, 1985

KENNEY & BRANISEL MUNICIPALS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 11112
Past

February 14, 1980 - December 19, 1984

MOORE & SCHLEY, CAMERON & CO.

BD
CRD#: 6917
Past

November 1, 1978 - March 2, 1980

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/27/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/15/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT
B RILEY WEALTH | WUNTRADE | WUNDERLICH SECURITIES, INC. | WUNDERLICH SECURITIES | WUNDERLICH | FUNDAMENTAL CAPITAL MARKETS | FUNDAMENTAL BROKERS INTER-DEALER | FIDUCIARY FINANCIAL SERVICES WEALTH MANAGEMENT (FFS) | DOMINICK & DOMINICK | CAPITAL SECURITIES OF AMERICA | B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | B. RILEY WEALTH | B RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | B RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT | B RILEY WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 2543 / SEC#: 801-67275, 8-31206

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


Main Address
40 South Main Suite 1800, Memphis, TN 38103
Mailing Address
40 South Main Suite 1600, Memphis, TN 38103
Phone number
(901) 251-1330
Established
Tennessee since 01/10/1992
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
250

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BRWM ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE 03/2022 (3/31/2022)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT HOLDINGS, INC.DIRECT OWNER
BONNEMA, STEPHEN JOSEPHCHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER2229865
MULLEN, MICHAEL ANTHONYCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER1428116
ORTEGA, DANIELCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER3095215
SWAIN, MARY ANN NELLCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6484916
ZANONE, PHILIP RICHARD JRCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER2135221

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts9,621
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,118,839,755

Disclosures


Regulatory Event18
Arbitration4
Bond1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/28/2022
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Company Information


B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

B. RILEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 2543

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