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Michael Kenneth Budnick

ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT
Round Rock, TX
·CRD# 1524933·40 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Kenneth Budnick is a registered financial advisor currently at ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Round Rock, Texas. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1986. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

40 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 144434
RIA
1. 106 S. Harris Street Suite 236, Round Rock, TX 786642. Knoxville, TN3. 2600 W. Olive Ave 5th Floor, Burbank, CA 915054. 475 Metros Norte De Perimercados Costado Derecho, San Ramon-alajuela
March 11, 2016 - Present
FIRST FOUNDERS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 128624
BD
Glendale, CA
September 12, 2005 - December 31, 2006
HUCKIN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.·CRD# 8593
BD
Houston, TX
June 4, 2003 - August 11, 2004
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13109
BD
Greenwood Village, CO
June 19, 2000 - May 24, 2002
CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC·CRD# 7447
BD
Somerset, NJ
May 7, 1993 - December 31, 1998
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 2580
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
January 21, 1993 - May 4, 1993
OSAIC FA, INC.·CRD# 3978
BD
Fort Wayne, IN
January 21, 1993 - May 4, 1993
ARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16023
BD
Irvine, CA
May 23, 1990 - November 4, 1992
AHT FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD.·CRD# 17998
BD
Barrington, IL
July 11, 1989 - February 21, 1990
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13109
BD
August 24, 1987 - March 22, 1989
C. L. MCKINNEY & CO., INC.·CRD# 2735
BD
January 2, 1987 - January 31, 1989
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 13109
BD
Greenwood Village, CO
July 24, 1986 - March 22, 1989

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Current Firm

RF
ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC

401(K) MANEUVER | YI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOERNLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WEALTH HARMONICS | WAYFINDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WAGNER INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT ADVISORS | VALLEY ASSET MANAGERS LLC | TRU FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | TRIPLETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRANSPARENT FINANCIAL GROUP | TRANSITIONS FINANCIAL LLC | THE SORENSEN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP | STILL WATERS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | STANDARD CAPITAL FINANCIAL | SPROUSE INVESTMENTS LLC | SOUTHWEST RETIREMENT & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOLUTIONS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | SOLID WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SIGNATURE AMERICA FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC | SCHLOSSER INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SAGE RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC | ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC | ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT | RIDGEBROOKE INVESTMENT PLANNING | RETIREMENT INCOME SPECIALISTS | PRIME FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PLANNING ASSOCIATES OF THE SOUTHERN TIER | PELTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES | PATRICK LYNCH FINANCIAL | NORTHSHORE PLANNING GROUP | NORTHPOINT FINANCIAL, LLC | NORRIS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | NEXUS FINANCIAL GROUP | NEW LIFE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | NEW LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | MCRAE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | LONG FINANCIAL | LINK WEALTH MGMT, LLC | LINK RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LINK FINANCIAL LLC | LIFEPLAN PARTNERS, LLC | LIFE & LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC | LEGACY RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | JUDY CARLSON FINANCIAL GROUP | JO-ANN HOLST ADVISERS, INC | JO-ANN HOLST ADVISERS | JH ADVISERS | JD UNDERWOOD FINANCIAL | J.D. UNDERWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | IOWA WEALTH ADVISORS | INTEGRITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS | INTEGRITY INVESTMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT | HOWELL WEALTH CONSULTANTS LLC | HAWKS FINANCIAL, LLC | HARBOUR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | GATEKEEPER INVESTMENT ADVISERS | FREDRICK ADVISORS | FREDERICK FINANCIAL GROUP | FRACTAL PROFILE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINGERFINANCIAL | FINANCIAL VISION & INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, INC. | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF THE ROCKIES, INC. | FAMILY FINANCIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEMS LLC | EDWARDS INVESTMENTS LLC | DARLING WEATLH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, LLC | COLORADO ELITE RETIREMENT PLANNING, LL DBA SOLID WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | CLEARPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP | CAMINO ADVISORY | BUDNICK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRIZENDINE ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC | BRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | BLACKSTON FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | BENTLEY FINANCIAL | AR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN ELITE RETIREMENT LLC | AMERICA DIRECT, LLC | ALTMEYER FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS, LLC | ADVANCED FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ADAGE FINANICAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 144434 / SEC#: 801-77918
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2013 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (8/26/2013 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Kentucky (8/27/2013 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1515 Buenos Aires Blvd, Lady Lake, FL 32159

Phone Number

(352) 750-1637

# of Employees

93

SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 47 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC ADV BROCHURE_SCHWAB (3/3/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

11,041

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,557,484,260

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Other business activities

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01.1/2014 - BUDNICK FINANCIAL INC. President; Investment Related; Knoxville, TN 37920; Collect commissions/fees for Insurance Services & Advisory Services for Tax Purposes only; DBA: COLLEGE TUITION ADVISORS; Consultant, Non Investment Related; Spend Approximately 100 to 120 hours/month, 4-8 hours/month during trading hours; Provide college planning services. 02.INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT; INVESTMENT RELATED; Texas 9/2013 & Tennessee 8/2025; FIXED ANNUITIES, FIXED INDEX ANNUITIES, AND WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCTS; Non-Resident L&H license in California 03.11/2017 MICHAEL BUDNICK WORKSHOPS; WORKSHOP LEADER; NON INVESTMENT RELATED; 2124 MARLENE WAY, AUSTIN, TX 78728; Personal development principles based on the law of attraction, workshop attendee's learn how to increase their prosperity, abundance, and self-love, in all area's of their life.; 8 to 16 hours/month, Zero hours dedicated during securities trading hours, workshop leader and facilitator.

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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".
RF
ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC

401(K) MANEUVER | YI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WOERNLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WEALTH HARMONICS | WAYFINDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WAGNER INVESTMENT & RETIREMENT ADVISORS | VALLEY ASSET MANAGERS LLC | TRU FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | TRIPLETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | TRANSPARENT FINANCIAL GROUP | TRANSITIONS FINANCIAL LLC | THE SORENSEN ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL GROUP | STILL WATERS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | STANDARD CAPITAL FINANCIAL | SPROUSE INVESTMENTS LLC | SOUTHWEST RETIREMENT & WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SOLUTIONS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | SOLID WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | SIGNATURE AMERICA FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES, INC | SCHLOSSER INSURANCE SERVICES LLC | SAGE RETIREMENT SERVICES, LLC | ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC | ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT | RIDGEBROOKE INVESTMENT PLANNING | RETIREMENT INCOME SPECIALISTS | PRIME FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PLANNING ASSOCIATES OF THE SOUTHERN TIER | PELTZ FINANCIAL SERVICES | PATRICK LYNCH FINANCIAL | NORTHSHORE PLANNING GROUP | NORTHPOINT FINANCIAL, LLC | NORRIS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | NEXUS FINANCIAL GROUP | NEW LIFE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | NEW LIFE FINANCIAL PLANNING, LLC | MCRAE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | LONG FINANCIAL | LINK WEALTH MGMT, LLC | LINK RETIREMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES | LINK FINANCIAL LLC | LIFEPLAN PARTNERS, LLC | LIFE & LEGACY ADVISORS, LLC | LEGACY RETIREMENT SERVICES, INC. | JUDY CARLSON FINANCIAL GROUP | JO-ANN HOLST ADVISERS, INC | JO-ANN HOLST ADVISERS | JH ADVISERS | JD UNDERWOOD FINANCIAL | J.D. UNDERWOOD WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | IOWA WEALTH ADVISORS | INTEGRITY WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS | INTEGRITY INVESTMENT AND RISK MANAGEMENT | HOWELL WEALTH CONSULTANTS LLC | HAWKS FINANCIAL, LLC | HARBOUR FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL ADVISORY GROUP, LLC | GATEKEEPER INVESTMENT ADVISERS | FREDRICK ADVISORS | FREDERICK FINANCIAL GROUP | FRACTAL PROFILE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINGERFINANCIAL | FINANCIAL VISION & INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, INC. | FINANCIAL ADVISORS OF THE ROCKIES, INC. | FAMILY FINANCIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEMS LLC | EDWARDS INVESTMENTS LLC | DARLING WEATLH MANAGEMENT, LLC | CORNERSTONE FINANCIAL RESOURCES, LLC | COLORADO ELITE RETIREMENT PLANNING, LL DBA SOLID WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | CLEARPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP | CAMINO ADVISORY | BUDNICK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BRIZENDINE ADVISOR SERVICES, LLC | BRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | BLACKSTON FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | BENTLEY FINANCIAL | AR WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AMERICAN ELITE RETIREMENT LLC | AMERICA DIRECT, LLC | ALTMEYER FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS, LLC | ADVANCED FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | ADAGE FINANICAL CONSULTANTS, INC.

CRD#: 144434 / SEC#: 801-77918
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/10/2013 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (8/26/2013 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Kentucky (8/27/2013 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
California
(3/11/2016)
IAR
Tennessee
(8/26/2022)
IAR
Texas
(3/11/2016)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Mar 2016About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 1987About the Series 63 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1986About the Series 6 exam

Series 26 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination

Passed Oct 1994About the Series 26 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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