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Charles J. Wetzel
ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS
Forest Hill, MD 21050
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CRD#: 1934341
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Professional summary
Charles James Wetzel, CFP®, who also goes by Chuck Wetzel, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS located in Forest Hill, Maryland and ARKADIOS CAPITAL located in Forest Hill, Maryland.
Charles is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Charles has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 22 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Chuck Wetzel
Other business activities
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The advisor shows no other business activity.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 1999
Experience
Current
March 31, 2026 - Present
ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS
Office #1: 134 Industry Lane, Suite 5, Forest Hill, MD 21050RIA
CRD#: 288863
Forest Hill, MD
Current
March 31, 2026 - Present
ARKADIOS CAPITAL
Office #1: 134 Industry Lane, Suite 5, Forest Hill, MD 21050BD
CRD#: 282710
Forest Hill, MD
Past
June 28, 2017 - April 6, 2026
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 283330
BEL AIR, MD
Past
June 28, 2017 - April 6, 2026
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 42046
BEL AIR, MD
Past
October 3, 2008 - June 28, 2017
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.
RIA
CRD#: 10641
BEL AIR, MD
Past
October 3, 2008 - June 28, 2017
CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.
BD
CRD#: 10641
BEL AIR, MD
Past
December 5, 2002 - December 31, 2004
GILMAN + CIOCIA, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110847
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Past
October 23, 2002 - October 29, 2008
ASSET & FINANCIAL PLANNING, LTD
RIA
CRD#: 110709
BELAIR, MD
Past
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
GILMAN + CIOCIA, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 110847
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY
Past
February 4, 1999 - October 29, 2008
PRIME CAPITAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 18334
BEL AIR, MD
Past
January 30, 1995 - February 5, 1999
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
BD
CRD#: 23131
SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Past
April 16, 1992 - February 13, 1995
THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 2580
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past
April 16, 1992 - February 13, 1995
OSAIC FA, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3978
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past
January 30, 1992 - March 9, 1992
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past
January 30, 1992 - March 9, 1992
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past
June 18, 1991 - December 6, 1991
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past
June 18, 1991 - December 6, 1991
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Past
April 19, 1989 - April 18, 1990
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW YORK, NY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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AW
ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS
1031 SOLUTIONS | ZIMCO CAPITAL | WHITESTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WHEELER WEALTH | WEBB GARNER | WEALTHSTONE GROUP | WEALTH ARCHITECTS, INC. | TUCKER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | TNT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | THOMPSON/PRATT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | THE OAK FINANCIAL GROUP | TEXAS REGIONAL BANK | TBAER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRIVE FINANCIAL | STEWARDSHIP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SR BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | SOUTHPARK CAPITAL | SINCLAIR FINANCIAL | SHEPPARD MOSHER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SELECT WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SECURA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RUSSELL TOTAL WEALTH AND WELLNESS | RIVERTAN FINANCIAL | REVOLUTION X | RESOURCE INVESTMENT ARCHITECTS | RBG CAPITAL | RANGER WEALTH | PROXIMITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PRESERVATION SPECIALISTS, LLC | PIEDMONT WEALTH PARTNERS | PERSONAL PORTFOLIOS | PERCH WEALTH | PEAK RETIREMENT GROUP | PARRY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | OAK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NGC GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MOORE INVESTED | MONARCH CAPITAL ADVISORS | MCFARLIN CAPITAL, LLC | MATRIX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KLESTINSKI RAPP MARMITT INVESTMENT COUNSEL | KINSHIP WEALTH PARTNERS | KG WEALTH | KEYSTONE CAPITAL PARTNERS GROUP | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL | HOLOS INTEGRATED WEALTH | HERITAGE PENSION ADVISORS | HARVEST WEALTH ADVISORS | GULF COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREGG LENTZ & ASSOCIATES | G.L. SMITH AND ASSOCIATES | FOUNDATION FINANCIAL GROUP | FORESIGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS | EXCLUSIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCES | EXCLUSIVE ADVISORS LLC | EAST PACES GROUP | DOWNEAST PRIVATE WEALTH | CREATIVE CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORBET CAPITAL | CLOVER CAPITAL PARTNERS | BOB BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUECHIP WEALTH ADVISORS | BERG FINANCIALS | BANDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS | AKERS FINANCIAL GROUP | AIM ADVISERS
CRD#: 288863 / SEC#: 801-110833
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/17/2017 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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Delaware(3/31/2026)
RR
Maryland(3/31/2026)
IAR
Maryland(3/31/2026)
RR
New Jersey(3/31/2026)
RR
North Carolina(4/6/2026)
RR
Pennsylvania(3/31/2026)
RR
Rhode Island(3/31/2026)
RR
South Carolina(3/31/2026)
RR
Texas(3/31/2026)
IAR
Texas(3/31/2026)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
AW
ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS
1031 SOLUTIONS | ZIMCO CAPITAL | WHITESTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WHEELER WEALTH | WEBB GARNER | WEALTHSTONE GROUP | WEALTH ARCHITECTS, INC. | TUCKER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | TNT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | THOMPSON/PRATT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | THE OAK FINANCIAL GROUP | TEXAS REGIONAL BANK | TBAER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRIVE FINANCIAL | STEWARDSHIP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SR BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | SOUTHPARK CAPITAL | SINCLAIR FINANCIAL | SHEPPARD MOSHER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SELECT WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SECURA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RUSSELL TOTAL WEALTH AND WELLNESS | RIVERTAN FINANCIAL | REVOLUTION X | RESOURCE INVESTMENT ARCHITECTS | RBG CAPITAL | RANGER WEALTH | PROXIMITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PRESERVATION SPECIALISTS, LLC | PIEDMONT WEALTH PARTNERS | PERSONAL PORTFOLIOS | PERCH WEALTH | PEAK RETIREMENT GROUP | PARRY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | OAK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NGC GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MOORE INVESTED | MONARCH CAPITAL ADVISORS | MCFARLIN CAPITAL, LLC | MATRIX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KLESTINSKI RAPP MARMITT INVESTMENT COUNSEL | KINSHIP WEALTH PARTNERS | KG WEALTH | KEYSTONE CAPITAL PARTNERS GROUP | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL | HOLOS INTEGRATED WEALTH | HERITAGE PENSION ADVISORS | HARVEST WEALTH ADVISORS | GULF COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREGG LENTZ & ASSOCIATES | G.L. SMITH AND ASSOCIATES | FOUNDATION FINANCIAL GROUP | FORESIGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS | EXCLUSIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCES | EXCLUSIVE ADVISORS LLC | EAST PACES GROUP | DOWNEAST PRIVATE WEALTH | CREATIVE CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORBET CAPITAL | CLOVER CAPITAL PARTNERS | BOB BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUECHIP WEALTH ADVISORS | BERG FINANCIALS | BANDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS | AKERS FINANCIAL GROUP | AIM ADVISERS
CRD#: 288863 / SEC#: 801-110833
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
2827 Peachtree Rd Ne, Suite 510, Atlanta, GA 30305
Mailing Address
Phone number
(404) 445-0035
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
188
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 12,091 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,856,398,203 |
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Company Information
ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS
CRD#: 288863Forest Hill, MD 21050TRUST BUT VERIFY
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