J M. Costello

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS

Providence, RI 02903

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CRD#: 1928302

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 17, 2025 - Present

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS

Office #1: 101 Dyer Street 4th Floor, Providence, RI 02903

RIA

CRD#: 286243

Providence, RI

Past

September 19, 2023 - January 1, 2025

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS

RIA

CRD#: 286243

Providence, RI

Past

October 23, 2012 - October 5, 2023

ENDURANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 148129

PROVIDENCE, RI

Past

September 29, 1997 - July 14, 2009

BALDWIN WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 105343

PROVIDENCE, RI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CRESTWOOD ADVISORS

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS | CRESTWOOD ADVISORS GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 286243 / SEC#: 801-108983

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/1/2017 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

Rhode Island
(3/17/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/21/1993

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/11/1989

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS | CRESTWOOD ADVISORS GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 286243 / SEC#: 801-108983

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/1/2017 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

One Liberty Square Suite 500, Boston, MA 02109

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 523-8880

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS ADV 2A BROCHURE (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,862
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 7,015,988,190

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
08/11/2025	Cover Page	Report
06/20/2024	Cover Page	Report

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J M. Costello

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view J Michael Costello's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS

ENDURANCE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC.

BALDWIN WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/21/1993

Series 7

Date: 2/11/1989

Current Firm

CRESTWOOD ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

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