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Michael J. Riolo

MOUNTAIN VISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
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CRD#: 3011228
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Professional summary


Michael J. Riolo, who also goes by Michael Joseph Riolo III, Michael Riolo, is a registered financial advisor currently at MOUNTAIN VISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Mount Kisco, New York.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Aliases


Michael Joseph Riolo Iii | Michael Riolo

Other business activities


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Michael J. Riolo is currently the Owner & Principal Attorney of The Riolo Law Firm PLLC. This activity accounts for approximately 10 hours per week. Michael J. Riolo is currently the Owner & President of Total Wealth Advisory Group LLC. This activity accounts for approximately 5 hours per week.

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

January 9, 2019 - Present

MOUNTAIN VISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 118 N Bedford Rd. Suite 100, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
RIA
CRD#: 290456
Mount Kisco, NY
Past

September 14, 2018 - December 31, 2018

MOUNTAIN VISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 290456
Ridgefield, CT
Past

June 23, 2015 - September 11, 2018

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
RIDGEFIELD, CT
Past

June 18, 2015 - September 11, 2018

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
RIDGEFIELD, CT
Past

June 9, 2014 - March 19, 2015

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10641
SCARSDALE, NY
Past

June 9, 2014 - March 19, 2015

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 10641
SCARSDALE, NY
Past

February 5, 2011 - July 11, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

RIA
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY
Past

January 10, 2011 - July 11, 2012

MORGAN STANLEY

BD
CRD#: 149777
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 10, 2006 - November 3, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY
Past

October 24, 2000 - May 16, 2001

PRUDENTIAL ANNUITIES DISTRIBUTORS, INC

BD
CRD#: 21570
SHELTON, CT

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
California
(1/10/2019)
IAR
Connecticut
(1/9/2019)
IAR
New York
(10/5/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/4/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MOUNTAIN VISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
MOUNTAIN VISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT
MOUNTAIN VISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT | MOUNTAIN VISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 290456 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2019 Approved)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/9/2019 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
Santa Barbara, CA
Mailing Address
Phone number
(805) 225-6559
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
2

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts59
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 38,907,153

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Company Information


MOUNTAIN VISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

MOUNTAIN VISTA WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 290456Mount Kisco, NY 10549

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