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Michael K. Budnick
ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT
Round Rock, TX 78664
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CRD#: 1524933
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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.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
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.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
March 11, 2016 - Present
ROYAL FUND MANAGEMENT, LLC
Office #1: 106 S. Harris Street Suite 236, Round Rock, TX 78664Office #3: 2600 W. Olive Ave 5th Floor, Burbank, CA 91505Office #4: 475 Metros Norte De Perimercados Costado Derecho, San Ramon-alajuelaRIA
CRD#: 144434
Round Rock, TX
Past
September 12, 2005 - December 31, 2006
FIRST FOUNDERS SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 128624
GLENDALE, CA
Past
June 4, 2003 - August 11, 2004
HUCKIN FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 8593
HOUSTON, TX
Past
June 19, 2000 - May 24, 2002
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Past
May 7, 1993 - December 31, 1998
CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 7447
SOMERSET, NJ
Past
January 21, 1993 - May 4, 1993
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past
January 21, 1993 - May 4, 1993
OSAIC FA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past
May 23, 1990 - November 4, 1992
ARAGON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 16023
IRVINE, CA
Past
July 11, 1989 - February 21, 1990
AHT FINANCIAL GROUP, LTD.
BD
CRD#: 17998
BARRINGTON, IL
Past
August 24, 1987 - March 22, 1989
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13109
Past
January 2, 1987 - January 31, 1989
C. L. MCKINNEY & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 2735
Past
July 24, 1986 - March 22, 1989
EMPOWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13109
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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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 | 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 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 - (4/10/2013 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2013 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2013 Terminated)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
California(3/11/2016)
IAR
Tennessee(8/26/2022)
IAR
Texas(3/11/2016)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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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 | 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 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 - (4/10/2013 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2013 Terminated)Kentucky
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Contact information
Main Address
1515 Buenos Aires Blvd, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Mailing Address
Phone number
(352) 750-1637
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
93
SEC notice filing (44 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 10,143 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 1,307,115,289 |
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