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Craig M. Adams

CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS
Troy, MI 48084
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CRD#: 969
CA

Professional summary


Craig Maxwell Adams is a registered financial advisor currently at CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC. located in Troy, Michigan and CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Troy, Michigan.

Craig is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1970. Craig has worked at 13 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 15, Series 5, Series 7, Series 1, Series 10, Series 14, Series 9, Series 8 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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MM/YYYY Independent Licensed insurance Agent; Investment Related; Troy, MI; Type of insurance sold

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 23, 2010 - Present

CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 1700 West Big Beaver Suite 320, Troy, MI 48084
RIA
CRD#: 125936
Troy, MI
Current

July 3, 1990 - Present

CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 1700 West Big Beaver Road Suite 320, Troy, MI 48084Office #2: 1700 West Big Beaver Suite 320, Troy, MI 48084
BD
CRD#: 18214
Troy, MI
Past

October 21, 2011 - November 7, 2024

FICAST CORPORATION

RIA
CRD#: 159265
TROY, MI
Past

September 15, 2008 - November 9, 2009

CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 125936
TROY, MI
Past

May 12, 1987 - August 23, 1988

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 2881
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

December 2, 1986 - August 9, 1988

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 8158
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

February 14, 1986 - August 7, 1990

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FORT MILL, SC
Past

November 14, 1980 - January 14, 1986

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

BD
CRD#: 7506
Past

November 3, 1977 - December 3, 1980

E. F. HUTTON & COMPANY INC

BD
CRD#: 235
Past

July 29, 1975 - November 20, 1977

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572
Past

February 28, 1975 - July 11, 1975

USLIFE EQUITY SALES CORP

BD
CRD#: 6815
Past

February 6, 1974 - February 28, 1975

OLD LINE INVESTMENT SALES INC

BD
CRD#: 1000003
Past

November 11, 1971 - March 20, 1973

ZENITH AMERICAN SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 6438
Past

October 8, 1970 - September 28, 1971

MULTI-VEST SECURITIES INC

BD
CRD#: 1000001

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".
CM
CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.
CMC CAPITAL | CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT PLANNING SERVICES, INC. | CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 125936 / SEC#: 801-70741

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/5/2009 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2009 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2009 Terminated)
Virgin Islands
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/18/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/12/2009 Terminated)

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

RR
Florida
(6/23/2008)
RR
Michigan
(8/13/1990)
IAR
Michigan
(9/23/2010)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/11/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 12/1/1983
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/17/1981
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 10/1/1970
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 14
Date: 1/2/2023
Compliance Officer Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 11/17/1986
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


CM
CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.
CMC CAPITAL | CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT PLANNING SERVICES, INC. | CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 125936 / SEC#: 801-70741

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/5/2009 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2009 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/30/2009 Terminated)
Virgin Islands
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/18/2009 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/12/2009 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1700 West Big Beaver Suite 320, Troy, MI 48084
Mailing Address
Phone number
(248) 540-7511
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC. ADV BROCHURE (2/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts130
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 154,944,559

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Company Information


CONFIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 125936Troy, MI 48084

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