Michael R. Mason

MASON & ASSOCIATES

Newport News, VA 23606

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CRD#: 1663788

Professional summary

Michael Ray Mason, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Mason, Mike Mason, is a registered financial advisor currently at MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC located in Newport News, Virginia.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael Mason | Mike Mason

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2006

Experience

Current

September 4, 2020 - Present

MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Office #1: 2 Bayport Way Suite 110, Newport News, VA 23606

RIA

CRD#: 307206

Newport News, VA

Past

March 16, 2004 - October 1, 2020

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 30833

NEWPORT NEWS, VA

Past

August 7, 2003 - October 1, 2020

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CRD#: 30833

NEWPORT NEWS, VA

Past

July 20, 2000 - August 28, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6627

HAMPTON, VA

Past

June 25, 1987 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

CRD#: 4039

NEW YORK, NY

Past

June 25, 1987 - August 28, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 6627

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC

MASON & ASSOCIATES LLC | MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 307206 / SEC#: 801-119343

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/24/2020 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

Texas
(9/4/2020)

IAR

Virginia
(9/4/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/26/1999

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 7/14/1987

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/11/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 6/24/1987

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 12/3/1999

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC

MASON & ASSOCIATES LLC | MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC

CRD#: 307206 / SEC#: 801-119343

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/24/2020 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2 Bayport Way Suite 110, Newport News, VA 23606

Mailing Address

Phone number

(757) 223-9898

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025-03-13 MASON & ASSOCIATES FORM ADV PART 2A (3/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,577
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 403,872,961

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/26/1999

Series 63

Date: 7/14/1987

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 8/11/1999

Series 6

Date: 6/24/1987

Series 24

Date: 12/3/1999

Current Firm

MASON & ASSOCIATES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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