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Michael B. Karwic

GLENAYR FAMILY ADVISORS LLC
Elverson, PA
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CRD#: 2903985
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Professional summary


Michael Bassell Karwic, CFP®, who also goes by Michael B Karwic, is a registered financial advisor currently at GLENAYR FAMILY ADVISORS LLC located in Elverson, Pennsylvania.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael B Karwic

Other business activities


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1. Faculty member with The Sudden Money Institute teaching Transition Finances; located at Elverson, PA; As of 04/29/2021; 10% time spent during business hours; Not conducted at branch location; Not investment related. 2. Owner, Apogee Innovations, LLC, entity created for facilitating woodworking business; Located at Elverson, PA; as of 04/29/2021; 0% of time spent during business hours; Not conducted at branch location; Not Investment related. 3. Co-owner, Tetra Worldwide, LLC; entity created for the purpose of facilitating E-commerce business; Located in Elverson, PA; as of start date; 0% of time spent during business hours; Not Conducted at branch location; Not investment related. 4. Insurance Agent; life insurance agent; Investment Related; 0% of time spent during business hours

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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®

Start date: 2002

Experience


Current

October 31, 2022 - Present

GLENAYR FAMILY ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 171664
Elverson, PA
Past

July 12, 2022 - August 23, 2022

THIRD EYE ASSOCIATES, LTD

RIA
CRD#: 149627
RED HOOK, NY
Past

May 3, 2021 - July 7, 2022

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
Exton, PA
Past

October 2, 2017 - April 26, 2021

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

RIA
CRD#: 519
EXTON, PA
Past

October 2, 2017 - April 26, 2021

CAPITAL ANALYSTS

RIA
CRD#: 162200
Exton, PA
Past

October 2, 2017 - April 26, 2021

LINCOLN INVESTMENT

BD
CRD#: 519
EXTON, PA
Past

September 10, 2012 - November 20, 2018

IRON VALLEY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 164562
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA
Past

December 7, 2011 - October 11, 2012

REALTA INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 134952
WILMINGTON, DE
Past

November 21, 2011 - October 4, 2017

REALTA EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23769
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA
Past

February 8, 2011 - November 22, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

June 1, 2009 - October 28, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

June 1, 2009 - November 22, 2011

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

RIA
CRD#: 8209
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

April 2, 2007 - June 1, 2009

MORGAN STANLEY & CO. LLC

BD
CRD#: 8209
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

January 14, 2005 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

RIA
CRD#: 7556
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

January 14, 2005 - April 2, 2007

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

November 29, 1999 - January 19, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
EXTON, PA
Past

August 6, 1997 - January 19, 2005

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY

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
Pennsylvania
(10/31/2022)
IAR
Virginia
(1/5/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/25/1997
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 4/11/2003
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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GLENAYR FAMILY ADVISORS LLC
GLENAYR FAMILY ADVISORS LLC | GLENAYR WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 171664 / SEC#:

Delaware
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2018 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/28/2022 Approved)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/28/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Brightwood, VA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(540) 229-1957
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

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Company Information


GLENAYR FAMILY ADVISORS LLC

CRD#: 171664Elverson, PA

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