Michael A. Charles

WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT

Indianapolis, IN 46240-2134

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CRD#: 2085035

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.

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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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1999

Experience

Current

November 21, 2012 - Present

WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 8900 Keystone Crossing Suite 1015, Indianapolis, IN 46240-2134

RIA

CRD#: 143360

Indianapolis, IN

Past

June 22, 2007 - September 25, 2012

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 20472

CARMEL, IN

Past

June 22, 2007 - September 25, 2012

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472

CARMEL, IN

Past

December 1, 2005 - May 31, 2007

CITY SECURITIES CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 1459

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

December 1, 2005 - May 31, 2007

CITY SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 1459

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

July 30, 2002 - November 14, 2005

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 17490

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

January 4, 1999 - December 31, 2001

NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16989

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

August 3, 1998 - January 4, 1999

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 14416

PURCHASE, NY

Past

May 30, 1997 - August 3, 1998

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 19924

Past

May 19, 1997 - November 14, 2005

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 17490

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

April 1, 1996 - April 1, 1997

THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.

CRD#: 8478

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Past

July 14, 1995 - March 29, 1996

NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 16989

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

May 27, 1994 - July 14, 1995

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 19924

Past

May 4, 1992 - July 12, 1995

NATIONAL CITY INVESTMENTS CORPORATION

CRD#: 17365

Past

January 22, 1992 - December 20, 1993

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 17490

CLEVELAND, OH

Past

September 18, 1990 - December 23, 1991

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

CRD#: 7506

NEW YORK, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT

WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT | WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 143360 / SEC#: 801-67613

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Indiana
(11/21/2012)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/25/2000

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 10/2/1990

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 3

Date: 10/22/1990

National Commodity Futures Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/17/1990

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 7/7/2003

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT

WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT | WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 143360 / SEC#: 801-67613

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2007 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

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

Mailing Address

Phone number

(317) 575-8670

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (7/18/2025)

WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC ADV WRAP FEE BROCHURE (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	853
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 1,151,683,432

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Michael A. Charles

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Anthony Charles's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CITY SECURITIES CORPORATION

CITY SECURITIES CORPORATION

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

IFMG SECURITIES, INC.

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

THURSTON, SPRINGER, MILLER, HERD & TITAK, INC.

NATCITY INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL SECURITIES, INC.

NATIONAL CITY INVESTMENTS CORPORATION

NATCITY INVESTMENTS, INC.

LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/25/2000

Series 63

Date: 10/2/1990

Series 3

Date: 10/22/1990

Series 7

Date: 9/17/1990

Series 24

Date: 7/7/2003

Current Firm

WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

WALLINGTON ASSET MANAGEMENT

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