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Michael Daniel Flaherty

CFP®
CANBY FINANCIAL ADVISORS
FRAMINGHAM, MA
·CRD# 2963882·29 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Daniel Flaherty, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CANBY FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Framingham, Massachusetts. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2005

Years of Experience

29 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CANBY FINANCIAL ADVISORS·CRD# 338797
RIA
161 Worcester Road Suite 408, Framingham, MA 01701
February 11, 2026 - Present
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK·CRD# 8032
RIA
Framingham, MA
November 2, 2012 - February 2, 2026
CANBY FINANCIAL ADVISORS·CRD# 125192
RIA
Framingham, MA
October 23, 2012 - May 11, 2022
COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK·CRD# 8032
BD
Framingham, MA
October 28, 2008 - February 2, 2026
VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 34815
RIA
Waltham, MA
February 18, 2005 - March 17, 2008
VOYA FINANCIAL PARTNERS, LLC·CRD# 34815
BD
Waltham, MA
June 15, 2000 - March 17, 2008
CITISTREET EQUITIES LLC·CRD# 7447
BD
Somerset, NJ
November 26, 1997 - April 28, 2000

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Current Firm

CF
CANBY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CANBY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CANBY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 338797 / SEC#: 801-134723
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2025 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

161 Worcester Road Suite 408, Framingham, MA 01701

Phone Number

(508) 598-1082

# of Employees

11

SEC notice filing (12 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 12 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CANBY FINANCIAL BROCHURE 3-23-26 (9/4/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

390

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$729,447,855

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1. FIXED INSURANCE; CANBY FINANCIAL ADVISORS; INVESTMENT RELATED; CONDUCTED AT BRANCH - 2 HOURS PER WEEK THAT OCCUR DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS

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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".
CF
CANBY FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CANBY FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CANBY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 338797 / SEC#: 801-134723
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/19/2025 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.
IAR
Massachusetts
(2/11/2026)

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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 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2003About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1997About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2002About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1997About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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