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Michael Joyce

Michael Joyce

CW ADVISORS | President
Richmond, VA 23230
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CRD#: 1047470
Michael Joyce

Professional summary


Michael Joyce, CFA, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CW ADVISORS, LLC located in Richmond, Virginia.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Biography


Agili has been ranked by Worth magazine as one the 250 best financial advisors in the US five times. The firm has also been ranked as one of the top 150 best advisors for doctors by the trade magazine Medical Economics. Michael Joyce, founder and president, is Chairman Emeritus of NAPFA and is President of the NAPFA Consumer Education Foundation.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Trading individual securities
Trust & estate planning
Philanthropic services
Financial planning
Retirement planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Alternative or Private Investm...
Corporate Executives
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
Tax Planning
What is your current number of clients?
Greater than 100
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1) Bromley Partners, LLC; Investment-related; 1806 Summit Avenue, Richmond, VA. 23230; General Partner for MJA Special Opportunities Fund, LLC; Managing Member; Start date: 02/15/2016; Hours/month: 1; CW Advisors, LLC provides advisory services to MJA Special Opportunities Fund, LLC and will earn an annual fee for services provided. 2) Jesse C. Eisel Testamentary Trust; Investment-related; Trustee; Start date: 08/08/2019; Hours/month: 1; CW Advisors, LLC provides advisory services to Jesse C. Eisel Testamentary Trust and will earn an annual fee for services provided. 3) NAPFA Foundation; Not investment-related; 501(c)(3) charitable organization; Vice President of the Board, Chair of Development Committee; 8700 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL. 60631; Hours/month: 1; Assist foundation with strategy and growth efforts.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFA
CFP®

Start date: 1990

Experience


Current

August 16, 2024 - Present

CW ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1806 Summit Ave Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23230
RIA
CRD#: 310873
Richmond, VA
Past

January 13, 2003 - August 28, 2024

AGILI, P.C.

RIA
CRD#: 107664
RICHMOND, VA
Past

May 12, 1993 - December 31, 2002

AGILI, P.C.

RIA
CRD#: 107664
RICHMOND, VA

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
CA
CW ADVISORS, LLC
CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Pennsylvania
(8/16/2024)
IAR
Virginia
(8/16/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/10/1991
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


CA
CW ADVISORS, LLC
CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
155 Seaport Blvd 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210
Mailing Address
Phone number
(617) 428-7600
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
110

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CW ADVISORS WRAP FEE PROGRAM (9/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts12,836
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 9,301,984,860

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/23/2025
Cover Page
07/02/2024
09/20/2023

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Company Information


CW ADVISORS, LLC

PresidentCRD#: 310873Richmond, VA 23230

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