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Michael J. Gavaletz

CREATIVEONE WEALTH
TOMS RIVER, NJ
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CRD#: 2019590
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Professional summary


Michael John Gavaletz is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC located in Toms River, New Jersey.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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GAVALETZ WEALTH MANAGEMENT; TOMS FORD, NJ; INVESTMENT RELATED; CEO/FINANCIAL ADVISOR OFFERING INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES THROUGH C1W; START DATE 08/2023; 60 HRS/MONTH AND DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. FEDERAL RETIREMENT EXPERTS; TAMPA, FL; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; BENEFITS RETIREMENT COACH SERVING FEDERAL EMPLOYEES; START 04/2022; 160 HRS/MONTH AND DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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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

August 22, 2023 - Present

CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 281213
TOMS RIVER, NJ
Past

September 18, 2015 - April 20, 2022

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42803
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ
Past

August 13, 2015 - April 20, 2022

VALIC FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42803
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ
Past

February 20, 2004 - October 1, 2007

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ
Past

March 15, 2001 - July 29, 2015

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

January 7, 2000 - March 12, 2001

SUMMIT FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7246
BETHLEHEM, PA
Past

October 1, 1999 - January 7, 2000

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14416
PURCHASE, NY
Past

January 12, 1996 - October 1, 1999

MARKETING ONE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16611
PORTLAND, OR
Past

July 5, 1990 - December 10, 1993

THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past

July 5, 1990 - January 31, 1996

PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.

BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ

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".
CW
CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC
C1W | LA LOMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC | COVENTRY WEALTH ADVISORS | CHANGEPATH, LLC | CHANGEPATH | CHANGE PATH LLC

CRD#: 281213 / SEC#: 801-106677

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2015 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
New Jersey
(8/22/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/15/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/22/2004
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


CW
CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC
C1W | LA LOMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC | COVENTRY WEALTH ADVISORS | CHANGEPATH, LLC | CHANGEPATH | CHANGE PATH LLC

CRD#: 281213 / SEC#: 801-106677

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
6330 Sprint Pkwy Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 402-7897
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
217

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CREATIVEONE WEALTH ADV PART 2A 03.31.2025 (4/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29,437
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,828,907,475

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Company Information


CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 281213Toms River, NJ

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