Michael J. Castro

MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

NOVATO, CA 94949

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CRD#: 2844180

Professional summary

Michael James Castro, CFP®, who also goes by Michael James Castro, Micheal James Castro, is a registered financial advisor currently at MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC located in Novato, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 6 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

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2014

Experience

Current

February 23, 2022 - Present

MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Office #1: 371 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Suite 135, Novato, CA 94949

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.

CRD#: 5393

Oakland, CA

Past

September 7, 2010 - February 16, 2011

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 298

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

February 4, 1999 - July 19, 2010

THOMAS WEISEL PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 46237

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Past

October 1, 1997 - January 19, 1999

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

CRD#: 26091

NEW YORK, NY

Past

April 22, 1997 - October 1, 1997

MONTGOMERY SECURITIES

CRD#: 4357

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

HUNTER JR, ROBERT CHARLES | ROBERT HUNTER | ROBERT C. HUNTER | MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 123237 / SEC#: 801-113162

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2018 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2018 Terminated)

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State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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
(2/23/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 7/26/2012

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 6/26/1997

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 9/29/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 55

Date: 7/15/2008

Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/4/1997

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 4

Date: 1/27/2010

Registered Options Principal Examination

Current Firm

MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

HUNTER JR, ROBERT CHARLES | ROBERT HUNTER | ROBERT C. HUNTER | MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 123237 / SEC#: 801-113162

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/8/2018 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/15/2018 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

371 Bel Marin Keys Blvd. Suite 135, Novato, CA 94949

Mailing Address

Phone number

(415) 458-5880

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS - ADV 2A (3/17/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	938
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 356,959,178

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Michael J. Castro

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

GLEACHER & COMPANY SECURITIES, INC.

THOMAS WEISEL PARTNERS LLC

BANC OF AMERICA SECURITIES LLC

MONTGOMERY SECURITIES

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 7/26/2012

Series 63

Date: 6/26/1997

SIE

Date: 9/29/2017

Series 55

Date: 7/15/2008

Series 7

Date: 4/4/1997

Series 4

Date: 1/27/2010

Current Firm

MARIN WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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