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Michael J. Hensley

GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS
Raleigh, NC 27609
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CRD#: 4052660
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Professional summary


Michael Jay Hensley, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Michael Jay Hensley's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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®
CFP®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

May 23, 2022 - Present

GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 4270 The Circle At North Hills Street Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609
RIA
CRD#: 305412
Raleigh, NC
Past

January 3, 2019 - May 11, 2022

APTUS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167626
RALEIGH, NC
Past

December 2, 2015 - January 7, 2019

GORDON ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 118471
RALEIGH, NC
Past

February 2, 2011 - December 2, 2015

GUARDIAN CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 150636
RALEIGH, NC
Past

July 13, 2009 - July 30, 2009

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 25803
RALEIGH, NC
Past

July 13, 2009 - December 24, 2015

TRIAD ADVISORS LLC

BD
CRD#: 25803
RALEIGH, NC
Past

March 15, 2006 - July 13, 2009

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
RALEIGH, NC
Past

March 15, 2006 - July 13, 2009

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
RALEIGH, NC
Past

September 26, 2005 - March 15, 2006

CAPITAL INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC

RIA
CRD#: 104591
RALEIGH, NC
Past

November 28, 2000 - March 15, 2006

CAPITAL INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14752
RALEIGH, NC
Past

February 16, 2000 - March 15, 2006

CAPITAL INVESTMENT BROKERAGE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 40657
RALEIGH, NC

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".
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GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BLUE LINE INVESTING | VALLEY PEAK FINANCIAL | SILO WEALTH | LSG INVESTMENT GROUP | INGRAM FINANCIAL | ID WEALTH | GWP HOLDINGS, LLC | GUARDIAN WEALTH PARTNERS | GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | GATHER WEALTH | FINANCE ROADMAP PLANNING | DUNHAM & DEITEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE WEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | CENTERPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 305412 / SEC#: 801-118121

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 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
North Carolina
(5/23/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 4/12/2001
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


GW
GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC
BLUE LINE INVESTING | VALLEY PEAK FINANCIAL | SILO WEALTH | LSG INVESTMENT GROUP | INGRAM FINANCIAL | ID WEALTH | GWP HOLDINGS, LLC | GUARDIAN WEALTH PARTNERS | GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC | GATHER WEALTH | FINANCE ROADMAP PLANNING | DUNHAM & DEITEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CORNERSTONE WEALTH CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | CENTERPOINT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 305412 / SEC#: 801-118121

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/24/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
4270 The Circle At North Hills Street Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27609
Mailing Address
Phone number
(919) 874-1900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
43

SEC notice filing (18 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GWA FORM ADV PART 2A (3/27/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,683
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,051,517,525

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Company Information


GUARDIAN WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 305412Raleigh, NC 27609

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