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| Authority | Category | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI | RA | APPROVED | 2025-09-05 |
Branch Locations
No disclosure categories reported as “Yes” on this SEC record.
| Organization | City | State | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dempsey & Dempsey Pc | Adrian | MI | 11/1994 | Present |
| 1St Global Capital Corp. | Adrian | MI | 01/2006 | 10/2019 |
| 1St Global Advisors, Inc. | Adrian | MI | 02/2010 | 10/2019 |
| Avantax Insurance Services, Inc. | Adrian | MI | 05/2008 | 09/2025 |
| Avantax Investment Services, Inc. | Adrian | MI | 10/2019 | 09/2025 |
| Avantax Advisory Services | Adrian | MI | 10/2019 | 09/2025 |
| Willis & Machnik Financial Services, Llc | Jackson | MI | 02/2024 | Present |
| Cetera Wealth Services, Llc | Adrian | MI | 09/2025 | Present |
| Cetera Investment Advisers Llc | Schaumburg | IL | 09/2025 | Present |
1) DEMPSEY & DEMPSEY DEVELOPMENT LLC POSITION: MEMBER NATURE: FINANCIAL SERVICES INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/01/2005 ADDRESS: Adrian MI , United States DESCRIPTION: LLC FORMED TO HOLD THE REAL ESTATE OF OUR BUSINESS (DEMPSEY & DEMPSEY PC, CPA'S); 2) DEMPSEY & DEMPSEY PC POSITION: PRESIDENT CPA NATURE: CPA firm INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 11/01/1994 DESCRIPTION: CPA firm 3) MAYA INDIAN MISSION, INC POSITION: Potential board member NATURE: I would serve as an advisory board member as to provide guidance in keeping with the mission of the non profit organization. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 11/01/2017 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1222, Bowling Green OH 43402, DESCRIPTION: The board meets twice a year for meetings lasting approximately 2 hours 4) ATHENE POSITION: Producer NATURE: Annuitysales through Avantax Wealth Management INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 09/04/2020 ADDRESS: 1881 W Maumee St, Adrian MI 49221, DESCRIPTION: All duties related to sale of annuity products approved my Avantax 5) RENTAL COTTAGE POSITION: Owner NATURE: I have a small cottage that sits on the property of my residence. My wife started renting the cottage in July 2020 through Airbnb. My wife handles the entire process but the property is solely in my name. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 2 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 07/09/2020 ADDRESS: 6351 Hallenbeck Highway, Manitou Beach-Devils Lake MI 49253, DESCRIPTION: I mow the lawn around the cottage and perform minor repairs as needed. 6) RENTAL HOME POSITION: Owner NATURE: I am purchasing a residential rental property in early January of 2021. I didn't purchase the property until April 1st, 2021. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 04/01/2021 ADDRESS: 6351 Hallenbeck Highway, Manitou Beach-Devils Lake MI 49253, United States DESCRIPTION: I will provide basic maintenance to the exterior of the property. Mowing, gardening, basic repairs. 7) KMDA POSITION: Advisor/Treasure NATURE: Provide education and worldwide support for Sickle Cell Anemia. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 09/01/2023 ADDRESS: 244 Maincentre, Northville MI 48167, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide assistance with accounting and dealing with other 501(c) organizations that may be able to help with our cause 8) WILLIS & MACHNIK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC POSITION: Financial Advisor NATURE: DBA used to market business as a Registered Representative of Avantax Investment Services, Inc., Investment Advisor Representative of Avantax Advisor Services and Insurance Agent of Avantax Insurance Services, Inc. INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 60 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 60 START DATE: 02/01/2024 ADDRESS: 400 S. Jackson St, Jackson MI 49201, United States DESCRIPTION: Independent contractor acting as a Registered Representative, Investment Advisor and Insurance Agent. 9) SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE MICHAEL J DEMPSEY DESCEDENTS TRUST; FIDUCIARY ROLE; SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE; TRUST; IR; 0; 06/07/2007; Adrian MI 49221; I MONITOR THE MUTUAL FUNDS AND FILE AN ANNUAL TAX RETURN UNTIL THE BENEFICIARIES ARE ENTITLED TO THEIR RESPECTIVE SHARES
| Code | Exam | Date |
|---|---|---|
| S63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 2002-01-07 |
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