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Michael Scott Kipniss

ChFC®, CLU®
49 FINANCIAL
Atlanta, GA
·CRD# 1243252·42 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Scott Kipniss, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Michael Kip, Kip Kipniss, is a registered financial advisor currently at 49 FINANCIAL located in Atlanta, Georgia and OAKWOOD CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC. located in Fort Myers, Florida. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and...

At a Glance

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Michael Kip, Kip Kipniss

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Credentials

ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

49 FINANCIAL·CRD# 319484
RIA
3101 Cobb Parkway Se Suite 124, Atlanta, GA 30339
January 12, 2026 - Present
OAKWOOD CAPITAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 21000
BD
15701 S Tamiami Trail Suite 300, Fort Myers, FL 33908
January 13, 2026 - Present
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
RIA
Atlanta, GA
March 3, 2016 - January 16, 2026
MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 10409
BD
Atlanta, GA
September 9, 2011 - January 16, 2026
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 8158
BD
Milwaukee, WI
June 29, 1993 - January 1, 2002
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 2881
BD
Alpharetta, GA
June 29, 1993 - August 18, 2011
G. R. PHELPS & CO., INC.·CRD# 173
BD
April 12, 1991 - December 11, 1992
ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED·CRD# 8158
BD
Milwaukee, WI
March 19, 1985 - July 26, 1990
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 2881
BD
Milwaukee, WI
March 20, 1984 - July 26, 1990

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Current Firm

49 FINANCIAL
49 FINANCIAL

49 FINANCIAL | GLADIATOR ADVISORS, LLC | 49 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 319484 / SEC#: 801-123687
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/8/2022 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

3711 S Mopac Expy Suite 150, Austin, TX 78746

Phone Number

(214) 563-1190

# of Employees

167

SEC notice filing (38 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 38 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (10/5/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

6,257

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,402,973,572

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/28/2026Cover PageReport
11/26/2025Cover PageReport
02/25/2025Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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.

Midland National; not investment related; 178 Idylwilde Way, Canton, GA 30115; nature - a MassMutual annuity, that came out of surrender, which Michael was a protected Agent on, was exchanged into a Midland National annuity. Since his commissions were protected from his prior relationship with MassMutual, he was compensated on this new contract. An Active Advisor at his former firm, MassMutual-The Piedmont Group) recommended the transaction to the Client: The advisor made the recommendation to roll funds from an existing MassMutual Annuity into a Midland National Annuity. Start date: 05-12-2026; approximate hours per month - not applicable; one time payout.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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49 FINANCIAL
49 FINANCIAL

49 FINANCIAL | GLADIATOR ADVISORS, LLC | 49 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 319484 / SEC#: 801-123687
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/8/2022 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Florida
(7/1/2026)
IAR
Georgia
(1/12/2026)
RR
Georgia
(1/29/2026)
RR
South Carolina
(10/7/2026)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Mar 1985About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1985About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Mar 1984About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Feb 2008About the Series 26 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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