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Michael Patrick Ernst

ERNST & CO. WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Manhattan Beach, CA
·CRD# 2554431·32 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Patrick Ernst is a registered financial advisor currently at ERNST & CO. WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Manhattan Beach, California and CLEVERALPHA located in Manhattan Beach, California. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ERNST & CO. WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 269911
RIA
1334 Parkview Avenue, #100, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
July 14, 2015 - Present
CLEVERALPHA·CRD# 301620
RIA
1334 Parkview Avenue Suite 100, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
April 2, 2020 - Present
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Purchase, NY
November 22, 1994 - June 23, 1995

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Current Firm

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CLEVERALPHA

CLEVERALPHA | CLEVERALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 301620 / SEC#: 801-117634
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/15/2019 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

5155 West Rosecrans Avenue Suite 320a, Hawthorne, CA 90250

Mailing Address

425 15th Street C3321, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Phone Number

(310) 293-7837

# of Employees

4

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 1 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CLEVERALPHA FORM ADV2A-WRAP BROCHURE (9/11/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

74

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$28,324,971

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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. MR. ERNST IS THE CEO OF GUARDIAN PRECIOUS METALS, INC., A PRECIOUS METALS COMPANY ("GUARDIAN") LOCATED AT 11022 SANTA MONICA BLVD., SUITE 280, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90025. GUARDIAN WAS INCORPORATED ON JULY 2, 2014 AND IT PROVIDES INVESTMENT GRADE GOLD, SILVER, PLATINUM, AND PALLADIUM FOR SALE TO INVESTORS. MR. ERNST DOES NOT DEVOTE ANY TIME DURING TRADING HOURS WITH THIS OUTSIDE ACTIVITY. 2. ERNST WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT RELATED, 1334 PARKVIEW AVENUE SUITE 100, MANHATTAN BEACH CA 90266, REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER, MANAGING MEMBER.INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE, JULY 2015, 160 HOURS PER MONTH, 8 HOURS PER DAY, PROVIDE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 3.CLEVERALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC; INVESTMENT-RELATED; 709 27TH STREET, MANHATTAN BEACH, CA 90266; Digital Investment Management; CONSULTING WEALTH MANAGER; 04/01/2020; APPROX.0 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING; APPROX 2 HOURS PER MONTH;CONSULT ON WEALTH MANAGEMENT PRACTICES; MR. ERNST IS NOT CURRENTLY COMPENSATED AS THE CLEVERALPHA PLATFORM HAS NOT YET BEEN MONETIZED.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CLEVERALPHA

CLEVERALPHA | CLEVERALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 301620 / SEC#: 801-117634
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/15/2019 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.
IAR
California
(7/14/2015)

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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 Jun 2015About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1994About the Series 63 exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Dec 1994About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1994About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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