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Michael W. Murray

ARS WEALTH ADVISORS
St Pertersburg, FL 33701
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CRD#: 2897657
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Professional summary

Michael William Murray is a registered financial advisor currently at ARS WEALTH ADVISORS located in St Pertersburg, Florida.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

August 2, 2021 - Present

ARS WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 111 Second Avenue Ne Suite 204, St Pertersburg, FL 33701
RIA
CRD#: 314882
St Pertersburg, FL
Past

February 26, 2015 - July 1, 2021

ARS WEALTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 124185
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 23, 2007 - January 6, 2015

CI DOYLE PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 134503
ST. PETERSBURG, FL
Past

January 27, 2003 - August 22, 2003

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

July 10, 2001 - January 28, 2003

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

November 18, 1997 - June 12, 2001

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

June 26, 1997 - November 21, 1997

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 26, 1997 - November 21, 1997

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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ARS WEALTH ADVISORS
ARS WEALTH ADVISORS | ARS WEALTH ADVISORS GROUP, LLC. | ARS WEALTH ADVISORS GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 314882 / SEC#: 801-121501

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/22/2021 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
Florida
(8/2/2021)
IAR
Texas
(9/23/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/23/1997
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/21/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 6/25/1997
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

AW
ARS WEALTH ADVISORS
ARS WEALTH ADVISORS | ARS WEALTH ADVISORS GROUP, LLC. | ARS WEALTH ADVISORS GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 314882 / SEC#: 801-121501

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/22/2021 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
111 Second Avenue Ne Suite 900, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Mailing Address
Phone number
(727) 322-7681
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
21

SEC notice filing (25 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ARS WEALTH ADVISORS GROUP, LLC PART 2A BROCHURE (3/13/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts2,652
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,470,401,278

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/11/2024
Cover Page
Report
10/04/2023
Cover Page
Report
08/02/2022
Cover Page
Report

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Company Information

ARS WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 314882St Pertersburg, FL 33701

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