Michael K. Serchen

ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

BOSTON, MA 02110-4104

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CRD#: 1140294

Professional summary

Michael Kevin Serchen, CFP®, who also goes by Mike Serchen, is a registered financial advisor currently at ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Michael has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 22 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mike Serchen

Other business activities

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INVESTMENT ADVISOR AGENT FOR AVATAR INVESTORS ASSOCIATES CORP.

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

December 22, 1999 - Present

ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: Two International Place Suite 2110, Boston, MA 02110-4104Office #2: One Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109

RIA

CRD#: 105540

BOSTON, MA

Past

December 18, 1997 - April 15, 1998

FIRST FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 27038

PHOENIX, AZ

Past

May 21, 1993 - October 28, 1996

NICHOLAS-APPLEGATE SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 31205

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

April 24, 1992 - December 18, 1992

GS2 SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14745

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

December 16, 1991 - May 4, 1992

PALMAS INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 19471

WESTBORO, MA

Past

January 30, 1991 - November 11, 1991

ALERT EQUITY CORPORATION

CRD#: 22472

Past

January 29, 1991 - November 26, 1991

CAPITAL CONCEPTS INVESTMENT CORP.

CRD#: 7115

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

February 13, 1990 - February 20, 1991

ADVEST, INC.

CRD#: 10

HARTFORD, CT

Past

March 30, 1989 - October 3, 1989

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

CRD#: 615

NEW YORK, NY

Past

August 3, 1988 - February 3, 1989

H L INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 18458

Past

May 7, 1987 - April 21, 1988

B & D EQUITIES INC.

CRD#: 6719

Past

June 10, 1983 - August 4, 1986

NATIONAL SELECTED SECURITIES CORP.

CRD#: 8299

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS INC | ANCHOR/RUSSELL WEALTH ADVISORS | ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 105540 / SEC#: 801-18930

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/1983 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Wisconsin
(12/22/1999)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/28/1992

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/13/1983

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/24/1986

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 6/9/1983

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Current Firm

ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS INC | ANCHOR/RUSSELL WEALTH ADVISORS | ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 105540 / SEC#: 801-18930

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/12/1983 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

Two International Place Suite 2110, Boston, MA 02110-4104

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 338-3800

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC (3/19/2025)

ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC FORM CRS DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/19/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,840
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,434,135,739

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
09/10/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/08/2024	Cover Page	Report
07/24/2023	Cover Page	Report
11/03/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Michael K. Serchen

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Kevin Serchen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FIRST FUND DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

NICHOLAS-APPLEGATE SECURITIES LLC

GS2 SECURITIES, INC.

PALMAS INVESTMENTS

ALERT EQUITY CORPORATION

CAPITAL CONCEPTS INVESTMENT CORP.

ADVEST, INC.

NEW ENGLAND SECURITIES

H L INVESTMENTS, INC.

B & D EQUITIES INC.

NATIONAL SELECTED SECURITIES CORP.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/28/1992

Series 63

Date: 6/13/1983

Series 7

Date: 5/24/1986

Series 22

Date: 6/9/1983

Current Firm

ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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ANCHOR CAPITAL ADVISORS LLC

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