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Michael David Charles

LIVE OAK INVESTMENT PARTNERS
Austin, TX
·CRD# 4209666·26 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael David Charles is a registered financial advisor currently at LIVE OAK INVESTMENT PARTNERS located in Austin, Texas and DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Austin, Texas. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31, Series 7, Series 6, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

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Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

LIVE OAK INVESTMENT PARTNERSCurrent·CRD# 304406
RIA
3103 Bee Cave Road Suite 104, Austin, TX 78746
October 29, 2020 - Present
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLCCurrent·CRD# 326060
RIA
3103 Bee Cave Road Suite 104, Austin, TX 78746-5523
July 15, 2026 - Present
DFPG INVESTMENTS, LLCCurrent·CRD# 155576
BD
3103 Bee Cave Road Suite 104, Austin, TX 78746
July 14, 2026 - Present

Past

KOVACK SECURITIES INC.Past·CRD# 44848
BD
Austin, TX
November 1, 2022 - July 14, 2026
CANTELLA & CO., INC.Past·CRD# 13905
BD
Austin, TX
October 1, 2019 - November 15, 2022
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.Past·CRD# 705
RIA
Austin, TX
January 5, 2015 - October 1, 2019
RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES, INC.Past·CRD# 705
BD
Austin, TX
January 5, 2015 - October 1, 2019
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.Past·CRD# 249
RIA
Austin, TX
September 6, 2011 - January 20, 2015
OPPENHEIMER & CO. INC.Past·CRD# 249
BD
Austin, TX
September 6, 2011 - January 20, 2015
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.Past·CRD# 6220
RIA
Austin, TX
October 29, 2007 - September 19, 2011
HILLTOP SECURITIES INC.Past·CRD# 6220
BD
Austin, TX
March 27, 2006 - September 19, 2011
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.Past·CRD# 7059
BD
Austin, TX
September 16, 2002 - April 4, 2006
JANUS HENDERSON DISTRIBUTORS US LLCPast·CRD# 28832
BD
Denver, CO
August 9, 2000 - April 25, 2001

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Current Firm

DA
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

ADVANCED WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | WESTRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | WESTERMAN FINANCIAL | THS PRIVATE FAMILY OFFICE | THE CRESTWELL GROUP | SPARK FINANCIAL SERVICE | SERRATELLI FINANCIAL GROUP | ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEALTH ADVISORS | RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP | RESILIENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROVIDENCE WEALTH ADVISORS | PLATINUM WEALTH GROUP | PATTERSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | PARKVIEW WEALTH ADVISORS | NUCLEUS FINANCIAL GROUP | MINSKY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | MARCH FORWARD | LONGHORN FINANCIAL | LIVE OAK INVESTMENT PARTNERS | KLK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEY ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | INVENTA WEALTH ADVISORS | INPAC WEALTH | ICONA WEALTH | HARDING FINANCIAL & INSURANCE | GROVE WEALTH ADVISORS | GRIFFIN WEALTH PARTNERS | GRADY CAPITAL GROUP | GOMEZ CORP | GLOBAL WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | GLIDE FINANCIAL GROUP | GEN 1 FINANCIAL | FULCRUM INVESTMENT SERVICES | FIRST FINANCIAL CENTER OF DALLAS | FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC. | EVERGREEN ADVISOR GROUP | DIVERSIFY, INC. | DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | DIVERSIFY ADVISOR NETWORK | DARK HORSE PRIVATE WEALTH | CITY CENTER WEALTH ADVISORS | CIPOLLA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CAPATA FINANCIAL | BUTLER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BRIDGE EQUITIES | BOSTON WEALTH ADVISOR GROUP | ASHLAND PACIFIC | ANIMAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 326060 / SEC#: 801-128675
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2023 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

10876 S River Front Pkwy Suite 600, South Jordan, UT 84095

Phone Number

(801) 890-7577

# of Employees

206

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DAS WRAP BROCHURE (3/18/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

12,951

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$4,648,787,397

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/14/2026Cover PageReport
01/09/2026Cover PageReport
09/25/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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1) DBA - LIVE OAK INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC - 3103 BEE CAVE ROAD, SUITE 104, AUSTIN, TX 78746; INVESTMENT RELATED; SUPPORT STAFF FOR RIA BUSINESS; SENIOR INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO ANALYST; 100% OF TIME SPENT. 2) TEXAS INTERSCHOLASTIC SWIMMING AND DIVING OFFICIALS (TISDO) - 244 BERETTA CIRCLE, GEORGETOWN, TX 78628; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; OFFICIATING HIGH SCHOOL SWIM MEETS; INDEPENDENT SWIM/DIVE OFFICIAL; LESS THAN 1% OF TIME SPENT. 3) GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL SWIM BOOSTER CLUB - 117 VILLIAGE GIN, GEORGETOWN, TX 78633; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; BOOSTER CLUB FOR HIGH SCHOOL SPORT TEAM; TREASURER; LESS THAN 1% OF TIME SPENT. 4) GEORGETOWN HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD - 450 WEST 8TH STREET, TX; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; ENSURE CITY HAS AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR RESIDENTS OF ALL INCOME LEVELS; VICE CHAIR; LESS THAN 1% OF TIME SPENT. 5) NOTARY - 3103 BEE CAVE ROAD, SUITE 104, TX - NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; NOTARY PUBLIC; NOTARIZE DOCUMENTS FOR CLIENTS; 10% OF TIME SPENT. 6) CITIY OF GEORGETOWN PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - 510 W. 9TH ST, GEORGETOWN, TX 78626; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; REVIEW OF VARIOUS TYPES OF DEVELOPMENT RELATED APPLICATIONS AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL; SECRETARY; 10 HOURS PER MONTH; 1 HOUR PER MONTH DURING SECURTIES TRADING HOURS. 7) CITY OF GEORGETOWN ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT - GEORGETOWN, TX; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; START DATE OCT. 1, 2024; SECRETARY; BOARD MAKES DECISIONS REGARDING REQUESTS FOR UDC STANDARDS AND CONSIDERS APPLICANT APPEALS; 5 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO OTHER BUSINESS; LESS THAN 1 HOUR/MONTH DEVOTED TO OTHER BUSINESS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS. 8) TEXAS INSURANCE LICENSE - 3103 BEE CAVE RD, SUITE 104, AUSTIN, TX 78746; START DATE JUNE 12, 2025; INVESTMENT RELATED; REVIEWING EXISTING POLICIES FOR CLIENTS; AGENT; 4 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO OTHER BUSINESS; 4 HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO OTHER BUSINESS 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".
DA
DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

ADVANCED WEALTH STRATEGIES GROUP | WESTRIDGE WEALTH STRATEGIES | WESTERMAN FINANCIAL | THS PRIVATE FAMILY OFFICE | THE CRESTWELL GROUP | SPARK FINANCIAL SERVICE | SERRATELLI FINANCIAL GROUP | ROCKY MOUNTAIN WEALTH ADVISORS | RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP | RESILIENT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PROVIDENCE WEALTH ADVISORS | PLATINUM WEALTH GROUP | PATTERSON FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | PARKVIEW WEALTH ADVISORS | NUCLEUS FINANCIAL GROUP | MINSKY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | MARCH FORWARD | LONGHORN FINANCIAL | LIVE OAK INVESTMENT PARTNERS | KLK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | KEY ADVISORS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | INVENTA WEALTH ADVISORS | INPAC WEALTH | ICONA WEALTH | HARDING FINANCIAL & INSURANCE | GROVE WEALTH ADVISORS | GRIFFIN WEALTH PARTNERS | GRADY CAPITAL GROUP | GOMEZ CORP | GLOBAL WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | GLIDE FINANCIAL GROUP | GEN 1 FINANCIAL | FULCRUM INVESTMENT SERVICES | FIRST FINANCIAL CENTER OF DALLAS | FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC. | EVERGREEN ADVISOR GROUP | DIVERSIFY, INC. | DIVERSIFY ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | DIVERSIFY ADVISOR NETWORK | DARK HORSE PRIVATE WEALTH | CITY CENTER WEALTH ADVISORS | CIPOLLA FINANCIAL ADVISORS | CAPATA FINANCIAL | BUTLER FINANCIAL ADVISORS | BRIDGE EQUITIES | BOSTON WEALTH ADVISOR GROUP | ASHLAND PACIFIC | ANIMAS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 326060 / SEC#: 801-128675
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/31/2023 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
IAR
Texas
(10/29/2020)
RR
Texas
(7/15/2026)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 2007About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Aug 2000About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Dec 2012About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 2005About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2000About the Series 6 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Aug 2008About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Jul 2008About the Series 9 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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