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Michael B. Burchell

WPG FINANCIAL GROUP
Baltimore, MD 21224
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CRD#: 1703648
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Professional summary


Michael Brian Burchell is a registered financial advisor currently at WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1991. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 7 and Series 55 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 20, 2021 - Present

WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 3600 O'donnell Street Suite 860, Baltimore, MD 21224
RIA
CRD#: 291708
Baltimore, MD
Past

July 31, 2019 - June 25, 2021

UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER

BD
CRD#: 20804
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

December 1, 2014 - August 1, 2019

CFG CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 39468
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

September 29, 2003 - November 3, 2006

WELLS FARGO SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 126292
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

March 26, 2003 - September 2, 2003

BROWN ADVISORY SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120736
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

June 14, 1999 - June 4, 2002

DEUTSCHE BANK SECURITIES INC.

BD
CRD#: 2525
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 1, 1997 - June 14, 1999

DB ALEX. BROWN LLC

BD
CRD#: 17790
BALTIMORE, MD
Past

December 20, 1991 - September 1, 1997

ALEX. BROWN & SONS INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 20

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".
WF
WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
BMORE DESIGNED, LLC | WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | WPG ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 291708 / SEC#: 801-114047

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2018 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
Maryland
(5/20/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 5/4/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/14/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 4/30/2004
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Current Firm


WF
WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
BMORE DESIGNED, LLC | WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | WPG ADVISERS, LLC

CRD#: 291708 / SEC#: 801-114047

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/27/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
3600 O'donnell Street Suite 860, Baltimore, MD 21224
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 522-2030
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (3/28/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,332
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 356,338,772

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Company Information


WPG FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 291708Baltimore, MD 21224

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