Michael Hughes has been an investment adviser representative at Vann Equity Management since March 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Vann Equity Management LLC is a Plano, TX firm with $231M under management, 188 clients and 5 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Michael Hughes’ longest registration was 5 years at The Hughes Group Wealth Management Partners LLC (2018–2023). Before joining Vann Equity Management in 2024, Michael Hughes was registered through The Hughes Group Wealth Management Partners LLC and SCF Investment Advisors, Inc.
- Vann Equity Management LLCCurrent– present · 2 yearsAustin, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 174239
- The Hughes Group Wealth Management Partners LLC– · 5 yearsAustin, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 291397
- SCF Investment Advisors, Inc.– · 2 yearsAustin, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 123608
- Edward Jones– · 2 yearsAustin, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 250
- Waddell & Reed, Inc.– · under a yearAustin, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 866
- Strategic Advisers, Inc.– · 4 yearsAustin, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 104555
- Waddell & Reed, Inc.– · under a yearAustin, TX · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 866
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Hughes is registered as an investment adviser representative in Texas, since March 2024.
- TexasSince 14 March 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 9 October 2012 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 14 June 2011 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 8 March 2000 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 24 February 1999 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Ryan Hughes
- CRD
- 3188874
- Firm
- Vann Equity Management · CRD 174239
- Office
- 11824 Jollyville Rd., Suite 500, Austin, TX 78759
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- November 2003
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Michael Hughes work?
Michael Hughes is an investment adviser representative registered through Vann Equity Management LLC since March 2024, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Michael Hughes a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Hughes has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas, through Vann Equity Management since March 2024.
How many years of experience does Michael Hughes have?
Michael Hughes has 22 years in the financial industry, since November 2003, across 6 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Hughes passed?
Michael Hughes has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 24, Series 65 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in February 1999. FINRA credited Michael Hughes with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Hughes work before Vann Equity Management?
Before Vann Equity Management, Michael Hughes was registered through The Hughes Group Wealth Management Partners LLC, May 2018 to December 2023; SCF Investment Advisors, Inc., April 2015 to November 2017; Edward Jones, June 2012 to March 2015; Waddell & Reed, Inc., June 2011 to September 2011; Strategic Advisers, Inc., August 2004 to February 2009; Waddell & Reed, Inc., April 2003 to December 2003.
Where is Michael Hughes based?
Michael Hughes’ registered office is in Austin, TX.
Is Michael Hughes registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Hughes has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Michael Hughes’ record?
Search CRD 3188874 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Hughes’ full registration record.