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Michael Kevin Trainor

Michael K. Trainor

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CRD#: 2679124
Michael Kevin Trainor

Professional summary

Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Kevin Trainor, CFP®, who also goes by Mike Trainor, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 24 and Series 8 exams.

Biography

As a financial planner since 1995, I most enjoy helping my clients plan ahead. That way they have a financial roadmap at the ready for when challenges come up. So they know what to do to get over the hurdles and stay on track toward a fulfilling retirement. Outside of work, I’m usually cheering on my kids at their sports or rooting for my Boston teams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases

Mike Trainor

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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®

Certified Financial Planner

Education

Bentley University

Experience

Past

November 1, 2018 - June 27, 2024

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

RIA
CRD#: 104510
BURLINGTON, MA
Past

November 8, 2016 - November 1, 2018

EDELMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 113299
BURLINGTON, MA
Past

October 31, 2016 - October 31, 2018

RETIREONE INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 269923
BURLINGTON, MA
Past

May 19, 2011 - August 3, 2016

USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 106352
NEEDHAM, MA
Past

May 19, 2011 - August 3, 2016

USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 129035
NEEDHAM, MA
Past

April 22, 2009 - May 13, 2011

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 22, 2009 - May 13, 2011

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
BOSTON, MA
Past

September 22, 2008 - March 18, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 16361
WALTHAM, MA
Past

September 9, 2008 - March 18, 2009

BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16361
WALTHAM, MA
Past

August 28, 2007 - August 26, 2008

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
MERRIMACK NH 03054, NH
Past

May 25, 2006 - August 26, 2008

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
MERRIMACK, NH
Past

July 30, 2003 - April 24, 2006

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7870
MANCHESTER, NH
Past

March 12, 1996 - April 24, 2006

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
MANCHESTER, NH

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".
EF
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS LLC | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS L.L.C.

CRD#: 104510 / SEC#: 801-55196

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/1998 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/9/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 3/18/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 2/27/1996
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 11/21/2008
General Securities Principal Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 4/17/1997
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)

Current Firm

EF
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES
EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS LLC | FINANCIAL ENGINES ADVISORS L.L.C.

CRD#: 104510 / SEC#: 801-55196

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/1998 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
3945 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 601-5957
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,616

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EFE_ADV_PART_2A_03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)
EFE_WRAP_FEE_BROCHURE_03.31.2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts1,552,934
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 292,902,969,770

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Company Information

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

Director, Financial PlanningCRD#: 104510

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