Career
Michael Welz has been President of Usi Advisors since June 2014. Michael Welz is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Michael Welz holds a Master’s degree equivalent (Diplom Volkswirt) in Economics from the University of Cologne.
Usi Advisors, Inc. is a Glastonbury, CT firm with $56.3B under management, 1,353 clients and 48 advisers across 14 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
USI Advisors’ brochure supplement lists Michael Welz as president and chief investment officer and records earlier work as an investment consultant and at Merrill Lynch.
- Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated– · 4 yearsFairfield, CT · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
- Wachovia Securities, LLC– · 2 yearsWestport, CT · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 19616
- Prudential Securities Incorporated– · 2 yearsWestport, CT · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7471
Credentials and registrations
Professional designations
Listed by Usi Advisors
- CFA
- CAIA
- CIMA
Investment adviser representative registrations
| State | Status | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | Approved | 5 March 2010 |
| Texas | Approved | 12 June 2014 |
- Status
- Approved
- Status
- Approved
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 7 November 2006 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 29 January 2001 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 11 January 2001 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 27 December 2000 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
Individual record
- Full name
- Michael Welz
- CRD
- 4308110
- Office
- 95 GLASTONBURY BLVD., SUITE 102, Glastonbury, CT 06033
- Firm bio
- usicg.com
Disciplinary history is not reported here, in either direction. Check the SEC record.
Common questions
Where does Michael Welz work?
Michael Welz has been President of Usi Advisors, Inc. since June 2014, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Michael Welz a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Welz has a current investment-adviser registration in Connecticut and Texas, through Usi Advisors since March 2010.
How many years of experience does Michael Welz have?
Michael Welz has 25 years in the financial industry, since January 2001, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Welz passed?
Michael Welz has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65 and Series 31. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 2000. FINRA credited Michael Welz with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Welz work before Usi Advisors?
Before Usi Advisors, Michael Welz was registered through Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, October 2005 to February 2010; Wachovia Securities, LLC, July 2003 to November 2005; Prudential Securities Incorporated, March 2001 to July 2003.
Where is Michael Welz based?
Michael Welz’s registered office is in Glastonbury, CT.
Is Michael Welz a CFA charterholder?
Usi Advisors lists Michael Welz with the CFA credential (“CFA”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.