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Michael Raymond Hazen

Investment Adviser Representative at Verity Asset Management

Durham, NCCRD #4868870Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
20 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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Michael Raymond Hazen is an investment adviser representative with Verity Asset Management in Durham, NC, where they have been registered since 2020. They have worked in the securities industry since 2006 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Kestra Advisory Services, LLC. 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 North Carolina and Texas.

Registrations & licenses

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

North Carolina, Texas

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 10/29/2015
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 5/12/2005
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 4/22/2005
Series 51
Municipal Fund Securities Principal Examination
Passed 6/4/2021
Series 24
General Securities Principal Examination
Passed 12/16/2014

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

THE Leaders Group, Inc.Current
1/2/2026 – Durham, NC
Verity Asset ManagementCurrent
10/20/2020 – Austin, TX
Cetera Advisor Networks LLC
4/26/2017 – 1/15/2020San Diego, CA
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
4/22/2016 – 4/22/2017Austin, TX
NFP Advisor Services, LLC
11/9/2015 – 9/22/2016Austin, TX

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. Kestra Financial Services, Inc.
    Apr 2016 – Mar 2017Austin, TX
  2. Cetera Advisors Networks LLC
    Mar 2017 – Dec 2019El Segundo, CA
  3. Cetera Advisors LLC
    Mar 2017 – Dec 2019Denver, CO
  4. Cetera Financial Specialists LLC
    Mar 2017 – Dec 2019Schaumburg, IL
  5. Cetera Investment Services LLC
    Mar 2017 – Dec 2019Saint Cloud, MN
  6. First Allied Securities, Inc.
    Mar 2017 – Dec 2019San Diego, CA
  7. Summit Brokerage Services, Inc.
    Mar 2017 – Dec 2019Boca Raton, FL
  8. Girard Securities, Inc.
    Mar 2017 – Nov 2017San Diego, CA
  9. Cetera Financial Group
    Apr 2017 – Dec 2019San Diego, CA
  10. Verity Asset Management
    Oct 2020 – no end date reportedDurham, NC
  11. Verity Financial Group
    Oct 2020 – no end date reportedDurham, NC
  12. Unemployed
    Jan 2020 – Sep 2020Austin, TX
  13. The Leaders Group Inc
    Jan 2026 – no end date reportedSummit, NJ

Official records & sources

Data as of May 30, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Verity Asset Management

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
Firm's annual rate schedule by assets
  • First $100,0001.50%
  • Next $50,0001.20%
  • Next $100,0001.15%
  • Next $250,0000.95%

+4 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

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Investment CompaniesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthInvestment CompaniesPension/Profit SharingOther Investment AdvisersCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
53
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
10
Main office:
Durham, NC
SEC file number:
801-66730

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Form ADV data as of June 5, 2026

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