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Michael James Castro

Michael J. Castro

CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
OAKLAND, CA 94612
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CRD#: 2844180
Michael James Castro

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

Michael James Castro | Micheal James Castro

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.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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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®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2014

Experience

Current

November 20, 2025 - Present

CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 1901 Harrison Street Suite 1176, Oakland, CA 94612
RIA
CRD#: 337757
OAKLAND, CA
Past

February 23, 2022 - December 31, 2025

MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 123237
NOVATO, CA
Past

July 26, 2018 - December 31, 2021

MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 123237
SAN RAFAEL, CA
Past

July 27, 2012 - September 29, 2017

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Oakland, CA
Past

June 26, 2012 - September 29, 2017

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Oakland, CA
Past

September 7, 2010 - February 16, 2011

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 298
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

February 4, 1999 - July 19, 2010

THOMAS WEISEL PARTNERS LLC

BD
CRD#: 46237
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

October 1, 1997 - January 19, 1999

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 26091
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 22, 1997 - October 1, 1997

MONTGOMERY SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 4357
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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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CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 337757 / SEC#: 801-134226

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(11/20/2025)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/26/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 6/26/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 9/29/2017
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 55
Date: 7/15/2008
Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 4/4/1997
General Securities Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 4
Date: 1/27/2010
Registered Options Principal Examination

Current Firm

CW
CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 337757 / SEC#: 801-134226

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/26/2025 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
1901 Harrison Street Suite 1176, Oakland, CA 94612
Mailing Address
Phone number
(415) 794-1622
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

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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 Accounts260
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 122,757,483

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Company Information

CONTANGO WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 337757Oakland, CA 94612

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