Michelle L. Contois

COLMAN KNIGHT ADVISORY GROUP

Acton, MA 01720

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CRD#: 3211723

Professional summary

Michelle Lynn Contois, who also goes by Michelle Lynn Faris, is a registered financial advisor currently at COLMAN KNIGHT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC located in Acton, Massachusetts.

Michelle is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michelle has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michelle Lynn Faris

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Current

May 29, 2025 - Present

COLMAN KNIGHT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 530 Great Road, Acton, MA 01720

RIA

CRD#: 119696

Acton, MA

Past

June 8, 2022 - August 1, 2024

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

Worcester, MA

Past

September 26, 2000 - June 14, 2002

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 33856

CHARLOTTE, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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COLMAN KNIGHT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 119696 / SEC#: 801-61940

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2003 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Massachusetts
(5/29/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 5/31/2022

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 11/2/2000

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/23/2000

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

COLMAN KNIGHT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 119696 / SEC#: 801-61940

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/16/2003 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

530 Great Road, Acton, MA 01720

Mailing Address

Phone number

(978) 371-2015

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (2/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	405
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 175,230,619

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Michelle L. Contois

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michelle Lynn Contois's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

COLMAN KNIGHT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

BB&T INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

COLMAN KNIGHT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 5/31/2022

Series 63

Date: 11/2/2000

Series 7

Date: 9/23/2000

Current Firm

COLMAN KNIGHT ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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