Michael Zunica
Investment Adviser Representative at First Trust Advisors LP
Professional summary
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Michael Zunica is an investment adviser representative with First Trust Advisors LP in Walnut Creek, CA, where they have been registered since 2024. They have worked in the securities industry since 2017 and were previously registered with DWS Distributors, Inc. They have passed 4 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 Illinois.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Illinois
- Broker:
2 states and territories
California, Illinois
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
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.
- Deutsche AM Distributors, IncAug 2017 – Aug 2022Chicago, IL
- MB FinancialJun 2017 – Aug 2017Rosemont, IL
- St. Rita of Cascia High SchoolJan 2017 – Jun 2017Chicago, IL
- UnemployedAug 2013 – Jan 2017Chicago, IL
- DWSAug 2022 – Dec 2023San Diego, CA
- First Trust Portfolios L.P.Dec 2023 – no end date reportedWheaton, IL
- First Trust Advisors L.P.Dec 2023 – no end date reportedWheaton, IL
Official records & sources
Data as of June 28, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About First Trust Advisors LP
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Performance-based fees
- Other
- Firm account minimum
- $50,000 (waivable)
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
Direct Indexing, Premium Direct Indexing™, Custom Option Solutions, Structured Investment Strategies, Equity Strategies, Values Based Strategies, Neutral Strategies, Defensive Strategies
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$25B+
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 605
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 3
- Main office:
- Wheaton, IL
- SEC file number:
- 801-39950
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Form ADV data as of April 30, 2026
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