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Michael B. Wachsler

VERTRIX WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Houston, TX 77056
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CRD#: 2936160
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Professional summary


Michael Brian Wachsler, who also goes by Brian Wachsler, is a registered financial advisor currently at VERTRIX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Houston, Texas.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Brian Wachsler

Other business activities


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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®
None

Experience


Current

January 16, 2026 - Present

VERTRIX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: One Riverway Suite 1700, Houston, TX 77056
RIA
CRD#: 339547
Houston, TX
Past

September 16, 2020 - January 21, 2026

GREYSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 306595
Houston, TX
Past

March 1, 2017 - August 6, 2020

POLARIS WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 158718
Houston, TX
Past

January 27, 2017 - March 17, 2017

SCOTTRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 169988
SAINT LOUIS, MO
Past

January 26, 2017 - March 17, 2017

SCOTTRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8206
SUGARLAND, TX
Past

August 26, 2014 - January 24, 2018

RJ CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 118931
HOUSTON, TX
Past

December 2, 2013 - July 28, 2014

MERCER GLOBAL ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 147363
SUGAR LAND, TX
Past

January 22, 2008 - December 12, 2013

RJ CAPITAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 118931
HOUSTON, TX
Past

January 2, 2002 - February 29, 2008

CENTURY MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 112308
HOUSTON, TX
Past

March 8, 1999 - May 17, 2001

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

November 6, 1997 - January 14, 1999

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
Michigan
(1/16/2026)
IAR
Texas
(1/16/2026)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/10/1997
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


VW
VERTRIX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
VERTRIX WEALTH MANAGEMENT | VERTRIX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 339547 / SEC#: 801-134983

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/19/2025 120-Day Approval)
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Contact information


Main Address
1909 East Big Beaver, Troy, MI 48083
Mailing Address
Phone number
(248) 602-0555
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
7

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

VERTRIX ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (1/20/2026)
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Company Information


VERTRIX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 339547Houston, TX 77056

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