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Michael James Lewis

Investment Adviser Representative at Destra Capital Advisors LLC

Wheaton, ILCRD #4725266Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
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Years of Experience
22 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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Michael James Lewis is an investment adviser representative with Destra Capital Advisors LLC in Wheaton, IL, where they have been registered since 2015. They have worked in the securities industry since 2004 and were previously registered with First Trust Advisors LP. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 24 (general securities principal). They are registered to provide investment advice in Illinois.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Illinois
Broker:
13 states and territories

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 2/2/2012
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 11/19/2003
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 5/9/2006
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 11/12/2003
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 6/1/2016

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Destra Capital Advisors LLCCurrent
2/12/2015 – Wheaton, IL
Destra Capital Investments LLCCurrent
1/15/2015 – Wheaton, IL
First Trust Advisors LP
2/7/2012 – 9/18/2014Wheaton, IL

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Destra Capital Investments LLC
    Jan 2015 – no end date reportedChicago, IL
  2. Destra Capital Advisors LLC
    Jan 2015 – no end date reportedLisle, IL

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Destra Capital Advisors LLC

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Services the firm offers

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Client types the firm serves

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Firm assets under management

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Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
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