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Michael P. Ernst

ERNST & CO. WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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CRD#: 2554431
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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.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

July 14, 2015 - Present

ERNST & CO. WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 1334 Parkview Avenue, #100, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
RIA
CRD#: 269911
Manhattan Beach, CA
Current

April 2, 2020 - Present

CLEVERALPHA

Office #1: 1334 Parkview Avenue Suite 100, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
RIA
CRD#: 301620
Manhattan Beach, CA
Past

November 22, 1994 - June 23, 1995

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

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CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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".
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CLEVERALPHA
CLEVERALPHA | CLEVERALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 301620 / SEC#: 801-117634

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(7/14/2015)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/2/2015
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
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Series 31
Date: 12/14/1994
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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CLEVERALPHA
CLEVERALPHA | CLEVERALPHA ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 301620 / SEC#: 801-117634

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Hawthorne, CA
Mailing Address
425 15th Street C3321, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone number
(310) 293-7837
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts55
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 14,993,755

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Company Information


CLEVERALPHA

CRD#: 301620Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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