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Michael Anthony Charles

CFP®
WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
·CRD# 2085035·36 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Anthony Charles, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1990. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 3, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

There are no additional aliases reported.

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1999

Years of Experience

36 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT·CRD# 143360
RIA
8900 Keystone Crossing Suite 1015, Indianapolis, IN 46240-2134
November 21, 2012 - Present
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
RIA
Carmel, IN
June 22, 2007 - September 25, 2012
TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 20472
BD
Carmel, IN
June 22, 2007 - September 25, 2012
CITY SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 1459
RIA
Indianapolis, IN
December 1, 2005 - May 31, 2007
CITY SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 1459
BD
Indianapolis, IN
December 1, 2005 - May 31, 2007
NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 17490
RIA
Indianapolis, IN
July 30, 2002 - November 14, 2005
NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16989
BD
Cleveland, OH
January 4, 1999 - December 31, 2001
IFMG SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 14416
BD
Purchase, NY
August 3, 1998 - January 4, 1999
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 19924
BD
May 30, 1997 - August 3, 1998
NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 17490
BD
Cleveland, OH
May 19, 1997 - November 14, 2005
THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.·CRD# 8478
BD
Indianapolis, IN
April 1, 1996 - April 1, 1997
NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16989
BD
Cleveland, OH
July 14, 1995 - March 29, 1996
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 19924
BD
May 27, 1994 - July 14, 1995
NATIONAL CITY INVESTMENTS CORPORATION·CRD# 17365
BD
May 4, 1992 - July 12, 1995
NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 17490
BD
Cleveland, OH
January 22, 1992 - December 20, 1993
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
BD
New York, NY
September 18, 1990 - December 23, 1991

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Current Firm

WA
WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT

WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT | WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 143360 / SEC#: 801-67613
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/2/2007 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

8900 Keystone Crossing Suite 1015, Indianapolis, IN 46240-2134

Phone Number

(317) 575-8670

# of Employees

17

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 13 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (9/23/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

930

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,317,647,542

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WA
WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT

WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT | WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 143360 / SEC#: 801-67613
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/2/2007 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.
IAR
Florida
(1/7/2026)
IAR
Indiana
(11/21/2012)
IAR
New York
(2/25/2026)

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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 Aug 2000About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1990About the Series 63 exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Oct 1990About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1990About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jul 2003About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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