M J. Wertz

CHARLESTON, SC

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CRD#: 3062821

Professional summary

M Jay Wertz, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Jay Wertz, was a registered financial advisor .

M is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. M had worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 63 exam.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

Michael Jay Wertz

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1996

Experience

Current

September 11, 2026 - Present

CHARLESTON, SC

Past

January 2, 2003 - June 30, 2025

JOHNSON INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 117054

CINCINNATI, OH

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

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IAR

South Carolina
(9/11/2026)

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Exams

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State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Status Unavailable

Passed: 4/27/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Current firm

No current employment

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