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J Michael Costello

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS
Providence, RI
·CRD# 1928302·37 years experience

Professional Summary

J Michael Costello is a registered financial advisor currently at CRESTWOOD ADVISORS located in Providence, Rhode Island. J is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. J has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65 and Series 7 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

37 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS·CRD# 286243
RIA
101 Dyer Street 4th Floor, Providence, RI 02903
March 17, 2025 - Present
CRESTWOOD ADVISORS·CRD# 286243
RIA
Providence, RI
September 19, 2023 - January 1, 2025
ENDURANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.·CRD# 148129
RIA
Providence, RI
October 23, 2012 - October 5, 2023
BALDWIN WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 105343
RIA
Providence, RI
September 29, 1997 - July 14, 2009

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Current Firm

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CRESTWOOD ADVISORS

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS | CRESTWOOD ADVISORS GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 286243 / SEC#: 801-108983
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/1/2017 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

One Liberty Square Suite 500, Boston, MA 02109

Phone Number

(617) 523-8880

# of Employees

64

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 30 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS ADV 2A BROCHURE (6/11/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

6,710

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$8,021,455,218

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/11/2025Cover PageReport
06/20/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CA
CRESTWOOD ADVISORS

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS | CRESTWOOD ADVISORS GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 286243 / SEC#: 801-108983
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/1/2017 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.
IAR
Rhode Island
(3/17/2025)

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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 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jan 1993About the Series 65 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 1989About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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