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Michael A. Marino

THE FINANCIAL PLANNING CENTER
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ
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CRD#: 2190221
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Professional summary


Michael A Marino, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Marino, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE FINANCIAL PLANNING CENTER, LLC located in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 6, Series 24 and Series 26 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Marino

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
(1) Washington Township Police Foundation; NOT investment related; PO Box 86, Schooley's Mountain, NJ 07870; Non-profit organization to support our local police department; President; 07/20/2017; Non-compensation 5 hours/month; 5 hours/month during trading; Fundraising and reviewing disbursements for police department needs. (2) Michael A. Marino (Individually licensed) , Investment related, Address: Residential address, Nature: Sale of life, disability, health, LTC insurance and fixed annuities. Position: Self-employed - Individually appointed to insurance companies. Started: Insurance licensed since 1997. Part of the financial planning process in evaluating client insurance policies and needs analysis. I estimate about 5 hours per week. I estimate about 20 hours per month. As part of the financial planning process to review and analyze client's insurance portfolio and management of risk.

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Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2000

Experience


Current

November 19, 2024 - Present

THE FINANCIAL PLANNING CENTER, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 332155
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ
Past

April 20, 2021 - December 31, 2024

LOTUS INVESTMENT ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 172638
Hackettstown, NJ
Past

September 13, 2019 - August 13, 2020

EMPIRE ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 143007
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019

DIVINE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 136836
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 28, 2015 - July 31, 2019

DIVINE CAPITAL MARKETS LLC

BD
CRD#: 118212
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 15, 2008 - October 6, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ
Past

January 15, 2008 - October 6, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ
Past

July 22, 2003 - March 31, 2008

INTERNATIONAL PLANNING ALLIANCE, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 120701
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ
Past

August 9, 2002 - January 17, 2008

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

February 28, 2000 - January 17, 2008

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
FAIRFIELD, NJ
Past

October 28, 1996 - January 5, 2000

THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES

BD
CRD#: 4039
NEW YORK, NY
Past

October 28, 1996 - February 23, 2000

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

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
(11/19/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/23/1999
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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THE FINANCIAL PLANNING CENTER, LLC
THE FINANCIAL PLANNING CENTER, LLC

CRD#: 332155 / SEC#:

New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/19/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Hackettstown, NJ
Mailing Address
Po Box 86, Schooleys Mountain, NJ 07870
Phone number
(908) 264-2631
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts104
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 26,325,280

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Company Information


THE FINANCIAL PLANNING CENTER, LLC

CRD#: 332155Hackettstown, NJ

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