Michael Cava has been Managing Director/Senior Portfolio Manager of River Street Advisors since August 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Michael Cava holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Marquette University and a Master of Arts in Economics from DePaul University.
River Street Advisors, LLC is an Aurora, IL firm with $539M under management, 492 clients and 9 advisers across 5 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.
Mike Cava is Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager of River Street Advisors. With over 30 years of investment experience, he manages major institutional accounts as well as individual accounts. He was also an Economics instructor at Moraine Valley Community College.
- River Street Advisors, LLCCurrent– present · 8 yearsOakbrook Terrace, IL · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 153537
Professional designations
Listed by River Street Advisors
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Cava is registered as an investment adviser representative in Illinois, since August 2018.
- IllinoisSince 31 August 2018
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 24 April 1991 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 21 May 1988 |
| Series 3 | National Commodity Futures Examination | 28 October 1986 |
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- National Commodity Futures Examination
- Full name
- Michael Thomas Cava
- CRD
- 1590094
- Firm
- River Street Advisors · CRD 153537
- Role
- Managing Director/Senior Portfolio Manager
- Office
- 17W754 22ND STREET, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-4402
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2018
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- oldsecond.com
Where does Michael Cava work?
Michael Cava has been Managing Director/Senior Portfolio Manager of River Street Advisors, LLC since August 2018, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Michael Cava a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Cava has a current investment-adviser registration in Illinois, through River Street Advisors since August 2018.
How many years of experience does Michael Cava have?
Michael Cava has 8 years in the financial industry, since August 2018, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Michael Cava passed?
Michael Cava has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 3, Series 7 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 3, was passed in October 1986.
Where is Michael Cava based?
Michael Cava’s registered office is in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
Is Michael Cava registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Cava has no current broker registration.
Is Michael Cava a CFP?
River Street Advisors lists Michael Cava with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Is Michael Cava a CFA charterholder?
River Street Advisors lists Michael Cava with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®)”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Michael Cava’s record?
Search CRD 1590094 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Cava’s full registration record.
