Michael Lyons Thomas
Investment Adviser Representative at Global Retirement Partners LLC
Professional summary
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Michael Lyons Thomas is an investment adviser representative with Global Retirement Partners LLC in Cornelius, NC, where they have been registered since 2019. They have worked in the securities industry since 1995 and have been registered with 5 firms, including Principal Securities, Inc. and Tiaa-cref Advice and Planning Services. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in North Carolina.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- North Carolina
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Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- Principal LIFE Insurance CompanySep 2014 – Dec 2016Charlotte, NC
- Princor Financial Services CorporationSep 2014 – Dec 2017Charlotte, NC
- Universitas Financial ServicesFeb 2015 – Feb 2018Charlotte, NC
- Principal Securities IncFeb 2018 – Sep 2019Charlotte, NC
- Preferred Care ManagementJan 2017 – no end date reportedCharlotte, NC
- Global Retirement Partners LLCAug 2019 – no end date reportedSan Rafael, CA
Official records & sources
Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About Global Retirement Partners LLC
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Up to $1,000,0002.00%
- $1,000,001 to $2,000,0001.50%
- Over $2,000,0011.00%
- Investment Management + Planning: Less than $500,0001.25%
+8 more tiers on the firm profile
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$25B+
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 472
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 25
- Main office:
- San Rafael, CA
- SEC file number:
- 801-80074
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Form ADV data as of September 14, 2026
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