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Michael E. Chadwick

CHADWICK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | Founder and President of Chadwick Financial Advisors
Canton, CT 06019
CRD#: 2538140
Michael Edward Chadwick
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Professional summary


Michael Edward Chadwick, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Mike Chadwick, is a registered financial advisor currently at CHADWICK FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Canton, Connecticut and FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Canton, Connecticut.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, SIE, Series 7, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Biography


Independent Financial Advisor, Fiduciary, Thought Leader, Value Investor. We help with all areas of financial planning including pensions, business purchase and sales, investment management, estate planning, college planning and retirement income.
top-8-questions

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Financial Planning,
Investment Management,
Tax Planning,
Trust Services,
Retirement Planning,
Estate Planning,
Business Planning,
Business Valuation and Exit Pl...
Individual Insurance (Life, He...
Financial Coaching
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
College Planning,
Customized Portfolios,
Divorce Planning,
Endowments and Charities,
Estate Planning,
Executive Compensation (ISO, R...
FIRE (Financial Independence R...
High Net Worth Planning,
Investment Management,
Philanthropic and Non-Profit,
Real Estate (LLP, REIT's, Priv...
Retirement Planning,
Risk Management and Insurance ...
Special Needs Families,
Small Business Planning,
Tax Planning and Preparation,
Trust and Estate Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
100K
How do you get paid?
Fee-Only,
Retainer,
Hourly Charges,
% of AUM
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Chadwick

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) Insurance Sales - SOLE PROPRIETOR, 61 MAPLE AVE, CANTON, CT, 6/1994, SELLING LIFE, DISABILITY, HEALTH, & LTC PRODUCTS THROUGH VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES. APPROXIMATELY 5 HOURS PER MONTH. 2) Property Holding Co. 61 MAPLE AVE, CANTON, CT, 10/2016 AS OWNER OF LLC THAT OWNS COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, NIR - 1/MO - 0/TRADING, NO DUTIES. 3) Chadwick Financial Advisors, LLC (CT state IA); Investment-Related; 61 Maple Ave, Canton, CT; Financial Advisor; CCO/Managing Member/Investment Advisor Representative; 03/2015; 0 hrs/mo; 0 hrs/mo during securities trading hours; no business at this time. 4) Outside RIA Fiscal Wisdom Wealth Management (SEC IA) (Previously named: Portsmouth-SmartLife Financial Group, LLC); Investment-Related; 61 Maple Ave, Canton, CT; Investment Advisor; Investment Adviser Representative; 20% of time spent; 20% of time spent during securities trading hours; 5) College Counseling. 61 MAPLE AVE, CANTON, CT. 1 hour per week. 7) Farm Business. Family business on personal property. No hours during normal business hours or Securities trading hours. 8) Estate Transfer Service, 61 Maple Ave, Canton, CT 06019; 1 hour per week during trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Michael Edward Chadwick's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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

May 8, 2019 - Present

CHADWICK FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 61 Maple Ave., Canton, CT 06019Office #2: 226 S. Main Street, Thomaston, CT 06787Office #3: 51 Depot Street Suite 111, Watertown, CT 06795
RIA
CRD#: 300584
Canton, CT
Current

June 12, 2019 - Present

FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 61 Maple Avenue, Canton, CT 06019
RIA
CRD#: 168299
Canton, CT
Current

September 5, 2024 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 226 South Main Street, Thomaston, CT 06787Office #2: 61 Maple Avenue Suite 1, Canton, CT 06019
BD
CRD#: 44856
Thomaston, CT
Past

August 8, 2019 - July 29, 2020

CLARAPHI ADVISORY NETWORK, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 165868
Canton, CT
Past

May 8, 2019 - June 3, 2019

THE PUTNEY FINANCIAL GROUP LLC

RIA
CRD#: 111639
Unionville, CT
Past

May 7, 2019 - May 21, 2019

PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 13980
Canton, CT
Past

May 6, 2019 - December 31, 2024

PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 13980
Canton, CT
Past

March 28, 2005 - June 4, 2019

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
UNIONVILLE, CT
Past

March 15, 2005 - March 28, 2005

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39543
UNIONVILLE, CT
Past

March 15, 2005 - June 4, 2019

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
UNIONVILLE, CT
Past

January 10, 2002 - March 18, 2005

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 46173
FARMINGTON, CT
Past

May 3, 1999 - March 18, 2005

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 20, 1995 - May 3, 1999

GUARDIAN INVESTOR SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 6635
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 27, 1994 - April 3, 1995

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 27, 1994 - April 3, 1995

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA

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".
FW
FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
BGS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | ZITO WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC. | THE RETIREMENT ADVISORS OF NE, INC. | SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | SEVEN VENTURES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PORTSMOUTH-SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | PORTSMOUTH - SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PLUSPOINT ADVISORS | MILESTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFE PLAN RETIREMENT PARTNERS, LLC | KOSIC FINANCIAL GROUP | INSPIRE WEALTH ADVISORY | HERITAGE ASSET MANAGEMENT | GOLD STANDARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FORTEM ADVISORS | FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DEAN BENNETT INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | DAVENPORT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CHADWICK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 168299 / SEC#: 801-119231

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/3/2020 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2021 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2020 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2020 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2020 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2020 Terminated)

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
California
(9/5/2024)
IAR
Connecticut
(5/8/2019)
RR
Connecticut
(9/5/2024)
IAR
Florida
(6/20/2019)
RR
Florida
(9/5/2024)
IAR
Georgia
(6/13/2019)
RR
Georgia
(9/5/2024)
RR
Kansas
(9/5/2024)
IAR
Maryland
(3/27/2020)
RR
Maryland
(9/5/2024)
RR
Massachusetts
(9/5/2024)
RR
New Jersey
(9/5/2024)
RR
New York
(9/5/2024)
IAR
North Carolina
(6/12/2019)
RR
North Carolina
(1/3/2025)
IAR
Ohio
(6/12/2019)
RR
Ohio
(9/5/2024)
RR
Rhode Island
(9/5/2024)
RR
South Carolina
(9/5/2024)
IAR
Vermont
(3/18/2020)
RR
Vermont
(9/5/2024)
RR
Washington
(9/5/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/18/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FW
FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
BGS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | ZITO WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC. | THE RETIREMENT ADVISORS OF NE, INC. | SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | SEVEN VENTURES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PORTSMOUTH-SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | PORTSMOUTH - SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PLUSPOINT ADVISORS | MILESTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFE PLAN RETIREMENT PARTNERS, LLC | KOSIC FINANCIAL GROUP | INSPIRE WEALTH ADVISORY | HERITAGE ASSET MANAGEMENT | GOLD STANDARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FORTEM ADVISORS | FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DEAN BENNETT INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | DAVENPORT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CHADWICK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 168299 / SEC#: 801-119231

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/3/2020 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2021 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2020 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2020 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2020 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
61 Maple Avenue, Canton, CT 06019
Mailing Address
Phone number
(678) 202-4066
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
22

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A 6.02.25 (8/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,579
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 259,793,557

Red Flags


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Company Information


FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Founder and President of Chadwick Financial AdvisorsCRD#: 168299Canton, CT 06019

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