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Robert Michael Childs

ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS
ATLANTA, GA
·CRD# 2891468·29 years experience

Professional Summary

Robert Michael Childs, who also goes by Michael Childs, Robert Micheal Childs, Robert M Childs, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS located in Atlanta, Georgia and ARKADIOS CAPITAL located in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Robert has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series...

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Fee Structure

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Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Michael Childs, Robert Micheal Childs, Robert M Childs

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Years of Experience

29 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS·CRD# 288863
RIA
2827 Peachtree Rd Ne, Suite 510, Atlanta, GA 30305
May 13, 2026 - Present
ARKADIOS CAPITAL·CRD# 282710
BD
2827 Peachtree Rd Ne, Suite 510, Atlanta, GA 30305
May 12, 2026 - Present
TRUIST ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 283390
RIA
Atlanta, GA
November 17, 2020 - May 4, 2026
TRUIST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 17499
BD
Atlanta, GA
December 11, 2019 - May 4, 2026
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 142785
RIA
Richmond, VA
July 20, 2016 - February 17, 2021
BB&T SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 142785
BD
Richmond, VA
July 6, 2016 - February 17, 2021
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
RIA
Birmingham, AL
June 1, 2009 - May 23, 2016
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
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Birmingham, AL
June 1, 2009 - May 23, 2016
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
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Tallahassee, FL
April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC·CRD# 8209
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Tallahassee, FL
April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
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Tallahassee, FL
March 16, 2007 - April 2, 2007
MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.·CRD# 7556
BD
Tallahassee, FL
March 15, 2007 - April 2, 2007
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
RIA
Ocala, FL
December 18, 2000 - March 21, 2007
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 705
BD
Ocala, FL
December 18, 2000 - March 21, 2007
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
New York, NY
June 11, 1997 - January 4, 2001

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Current Firm

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ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS

1031 SOLUTIONS | ZIMCO CAPITAL | WHITESTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WHEELER WEALTH | WEBB GARNER | WEALTHSTONE GROUP | WEALTH ARCHITECTS, INC. | TUCKER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | TNT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | THOMPSON/PRATT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | THE OAK FINANCIAL GROUP | TEXAS REGIONAL BANK | TELOS PRIVATE WEALTH | TBAER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRIVE FINANCIAL | STEWARDSHIP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SR BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | SOUTHPARK CAPITAL | SINCLAIR FINANCIAL | SHEPPARD MOSHER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SELECT WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SECURA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RUSSELL TOTAL WEALTH AND WELLNESS | RIVERTAN FINANCIAL | REVOLUTION X | RESOURCE INVESTMENT ARCHITECTS | RBG CAPITAL | RANGER WEALTH | PROXIMITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PRESERVATION SPECIALISTS, LLC | PIEDMONT WEALTH PARTNERS | PERSONAL PORTFOLIOS | PERCH WEALTH | PEAK RETIREMENT GROUP | PARRY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | OAK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NGC GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MOORE INVESTED | MONOGRAM WEALTH PARTNERS | MONARCH CAPITAL ADVISORS | MCFARLIN CAPITAL, LLC | MATRIX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, LLC | LEGACY FINANCIAL GA | LCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KLESTINSKI RAPP MARMITT INVESTMENT COUNSEL | KINSHIP WEALTH PARTNERS | KG WEALTH | KEYSTONE CAPITAL PARTNERS GROUP | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL | HOLOS INTEGRATED WEALTH | HERITAGE PENSION ADVISORS | HARVEST WEALTH ADVISORS | GULF COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREGG LENTZ & ASSOCIATES | GL CAPITAL ADVISORS | G.L. SMITH AND ASSOCIATES | FOUNDATION FINANCIAL GROUP | FORESIGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS | EXCLUSIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCES | EXCLUSIVE ADVISORS LLC | EAST PACES GROUP | DOWNEAST PRIVATE WEALTH | CREATIVE CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORBET CAPITAL | COMPASS FINANCIAL SERVICES | CLOVER CAPITAL PARTNERS | BOB BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUECHIP WEALTH ADVISORS | BERG FINANCIALS | BANDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS | AKERS FINANCIAL GROUP | AIM ADVISERS

CRD#: 288863 / SEC#: 801-110833
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/17/2017 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

2827 Peachtree Rd Ne, Suite 510, Atlanta, GA 30305

Phone Number

(404) 445-0035

# of Employees

188

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (6/9/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

14,886

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$8,789,840,262

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Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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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".
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ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS

1031 SOLUTIONS | ZIMCO CAPITAL | WHITESTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WHEELER WEALTH | WEBB GARNER | WEALTHSTONE GROUP | WEALTH ARCHITECTS, INC. | TUCKER INVESTMENT COUNSEL | TNT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | THOMPSON/PRATT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | THE OAK FINANCIAL GROUP | TEXAS REGIONAL BANK | TELOS PRIVATE WEALTH | TBAER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STRIVE FINANCIAL | STEWARDSHIP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SR BROWN FINANCIAL SERVICES | SOUTHPARK CAPITAL | SINCLAIR FINANCIAL | SHEPPARD MOSHER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SELECT WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | SECURA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RUSSELL TOTAL WEALTH AND WELLNESS | RIVERTAN FINANCIAL | REVOLUTION X | RESOURCE INVESTMENT ARCHITECTS | RBG CAPITAL | RANGER WEALTH | PROXIMITY FINANCIAL PARTNERS | PRESERVATION SPECIALISTS, LLC | PIEDMONT WEALTH PARTNERS | PERSONAL PORTFOLIOS | PERCH WEALTH | PEAK RETIREMENT GROUP | PARRY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | OAK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | NGC GLOBAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MOORE INVESTED | MONOGRAM WEALTH PARTNERS | MONARCH CAPITAL ADVISORS | MCFARLIN CAPITAL, LLC | MATRIX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LEGACY INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, LLC | LEGACY FINANCIAL GA | LCG WEALTH MANAGEMENT | KLESTINSKI RAPP MARMITT INVESTMENT COUNSEL | KINSHIP WEALTH PARTNERS | KG WEALTH | KEYSTONE CAPITAL PARTNERS GROUP | INTEGRITY FINANCIAL | HOLOS INTEGRATED WEALTH | HERITAGE PENSION ADVISORS | HARVEST WEALTH ADVISORS | GULF COAST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GREGG LENTZ & ASSOCIATES | GL CAPITAL ADVISORS | G.L. SMITH AND ASSOCIATES | FOUNDATION FINANCIAL GROUP | FORESIGHT FINANCIAL PARTNERS | EXCLUSIVE FINANCIAL RESOURCES | EXCLUSIVE ADVISORS LLC | EAST PACES GROUP | DOWNEAST PRIVATE WEALTH | CREATIVE CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORBET CAPITAL | COMPASS FINANCIAL SERVICES | CLOVER CAPITAL PARTNERS | BOB BURKE FINANCIAL SERVICES | BLUECHIP WEALTH ADVISORS | BERG FINANCIALS | BANDER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC | ARKADIOS WEALTH ADVISORS | AKERS FINANCIAL GROUP | AIM ADVISERS

CRD#: 288863 / SEC#: 801-110833
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/17/2017 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Florida
(5/12/2026)
RR
Georgia
(5/12/2026)
IAR
Georgia
(5/13/2026)

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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 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Aug 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1997About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1997About the Series 7 exam

Series 4 — Registered Options Principal Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 4 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Nov 2001About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Nov 2001About the Series 9 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Mar 2001About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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