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Michael James Castro

Michael James Castro

CFP®
CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT
OAKLAND, CA
·CRD# 2844180·29 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael James Castro, CFP®, who also goes by Michael James Castro, Micheal James Castro, is a registered financial advisor currently at CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Oakland, California. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 4 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Michael James Castro, Micheal James Castro

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2014

Years of Experience

29 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLCCurrent·CRD# 337757
RIA
1901 Harrison Street Suite 1176, Oakland, CA 94612
November 20, 2025 - Present

Past

MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLCPast·CRD# 123237
RIA
Novato, CA
February 23, 2022 - December 31, 2025
MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLCPast·CRD# 123237
RIA
San Rafael, CA
July 26, 2018 - December 31, 2021
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.Past·CRD# 5393
RIA
Oakland, CA
July 27, 2012 - September 29, 2017
CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.Past·CRD# 5393
BD
Oakland, CA
June 26, 2012 - September 29, 2017
GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.Past·CRD# 298
BD
San Francisco, CA
September 7, 2010 - February 16, 2011
THOMAS WEISEL PARTNERS LLCPast·CRD# 46237
BD
San Francisco, CA
February 4, 1999 - July 19, 2010
BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 26091
BD
New York, NY
October 1, 1997 - January 19, 1999
MONTGOMERY SECURITIESPast·CRD# 4357
BD
San Francisco, CA
April 22, 1997 - October 1, 1997

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Current Firm

CW
CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 337757 / SEC#: 801-134226
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/26/2025 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

1901 Harrison Street Suite 1176, Oakland, CA 94612

Phone Number

(415) 794-1622

# of Employees

2

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 4 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A - CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC (2/18/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

260

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$122,757,483

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Other business activities

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6/11/12,CHARLES SCHWAB BANK,OAKLAND,CA. INVESTMENT RELATED, BANK PRODUCTS, DUAL EMPLOYEE, REFERRALS OF HELOC, MORTGAGES, INVESTOR CHECKING PRODUCTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS.

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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".
CW
CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 337757 / SEC#: 801-134226
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/26/2025 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
(11/20/2025)

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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 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2012About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1997About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Sep 2017About the SIE exam

Series 55 — Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Passed Jul 2008

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 1997About the Series 7 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2010About the Series 4 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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