Michael Carlin has been an investment adviser representative at Fairfield, Bush & Co. since February 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Fairfield, Bush & Co. is a Darien, CT firm with $589M under management, 253 clients and 3 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Michael Carlin’s longest registration was 7 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (2014–2022). Before joining Fairfield, Bush & Co. in 2022, Michael Carlin was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and RBC Capital Markets, LLC.
- Fairfield, Bush & Co.Current– present · 4 yearsDarien, CT · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105970
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 7 yearsDarien, CT · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
- RBC Capital Markets, LLC– · under a yearNew York, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 31194
- Morgan Stanley– · 3 yearsNew York, NY · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149777
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Carlin is registered as an investment adviser representative in Connecticut, since February 2022.
- ConnecticutSince 10 February 2022
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 2 July 2010 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 14 June 2010 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 10 May 2010 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael W Carlin
- CRD
- 5781386
- Firm
- Fairfield, Bush & Co. · CRD 105970
- Office
- 320 BOSTON POST ROAD, SUITE 150, Darien, CT 06820
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2010
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Michael Carlin work?
Michael Carlin is an investment adviser representative registered through Fairfield, Bush & Co. since February 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Michael Carlin a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Carlin has a current investment-adviser registration in Connecticut, through Fairfield, Bush & Co. since February 2022.
How many years of experience does Michael Carlin have?
Michael Carlin has 16 years in the financial industry, since June 2010, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Carlin passed?
Michael Carlin has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 31. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in May 2010. FINRA credited Michael Carlin with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Carlin work before Fairfield, Bush & Co.?
Before Fairfield, Bush & Co., Michael Carlin was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, May 2014 to February 2022; RBC Capital Markets, LLC, October 2013 to April 2014; Morgan Stanley, August 2010 to October 2013.
Where is Michael Carlin based?
Michael Carlin’s registered office is in Darien, CT.
Is Michael Carlin registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Carlin has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Michael Carlin’s record?
Search CRD 5781386 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Carlin’s full registration record.
