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Michael F. Perkins

RIDGELINE WEALTH ADVISORS.
Raleigh, NC 27615
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CRD#: 4248817
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Professional summary


Michael F Perkins is a registered financial advisor currently at RIDGELINE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC. located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
1)INSURANCE SALES FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS INCLUDING PENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, AGENT/PARTNER, START DATE: 03/01/2007, APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: LESS THAN 10, THE NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THE OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 10, DUTIES: SALES AND SERVICES OF FIXED LIFE, HEALTH AND ANNUITY INSURANCE RELATED PRODUCTS. 2) FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE GROUP, NON INVESTMENT-RELATED, 19520 WEST CATAWABA AVE., SUTE 200, CORNELIUS, NC 28031, INSURANCE SALES FOR MULTIPLE CARRIERS, AGENT, START DATE: 03/01/2007, APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: LESS THAN 10, THE N2)ITRANSACT, NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED, 314 South West, Farmington, Utah 84025, CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICE, RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, START DATE: 08/15/2008, APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: LESS THAN 10, THE NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THE OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 10, DUTIES: ASSIST BUSINESSES IN REDUCING THEIR CREDIT CARD TRANSACTION FEES, INTRODUCE CURRENT BUSINESS CLIENTS OF CPA FIRM. NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THE OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: LESS THAN 10, DUTIES: SALES AND SERVICES OF FIXED LIFE, HEALTH AND ANNUITY INSURANCE RELATED PRODUCTS. 3)PERKINS LUND COLLAR AND ASSOCIATES, PLLC, NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED, OBERLIN ROAD, STE. 104, RALEIGH, NC 27608, ACCOUNTING & TAX PREPARATION, PARTNER, START DATE: 01/01/1985, APPROX. NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: MORE THAN 40, THE NUMBER OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THE OUTSIDE BUSINESS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: MORE THAN 40, DUTIES: PROVIDE TAX AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES. 4) RENTAL PROPERTY - AUTUMN HILL ASSOCIATES, NOT INVESTMENT-RELATED, 2607 OBERLIN ROAD, RALEIGH, NC 27608, RENTAL PROPERTY, PART OWNER, APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH: 10, APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF HOURS/MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10, DUTIES: 20% OWNER OF OFFICE BUILDING, PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY AN OUTSIDE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY. PARTNERSHIP HAS MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS NECESSARY.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

September 2, 2016 - Present

RIDGELINE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC.

Office #1: 7500 Six Forks Rd, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27615
RIA
CRD#: 284843
Raleigh, NC
Past

June 20, 2014 - September 1, 2016

ENVISION WEALTH PLANNING

RIA
CRD#: 128441
RALEIGH, NC
Past

January 29, 2008 - June 20, 2014

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 4031
RALEIGH, NC
Past

March 7, 2007 - June 20, 2014

HORNOR, TOWNSEND & KENT, LLC

BD
CRD#: 4031
RALEIGH, NC
Past

February 19, 2004 - April 5, 2007

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
RALEIGH, NC
Past

December 2, 2003 - March 1, 2004

MONY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4386
NEW YORK, NY
Past

May 10, 2001 - December 2, 2003

TRUSTED SECURITIES ADVISORS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 24049
NEW YORK, NY

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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RIDGELINE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC.
PLC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | RIDGELINE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC. | RIDGELINE WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 284843 / SEC#: 801-130251

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2024 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2024 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2024 Terminated)

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
North Carolina
(9/2/2016)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/25/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/29/2000
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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RIDGELINE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC.
PLC WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | RIDGELINE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC. | RIDGELINE WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 284843 / SEC#: 801-130251

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/14/2024 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/29/2024 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/22/2017 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/15/2024 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/28/2024 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
7500 Six Forks Rd, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27615
Mailing Address
Phone number
(919) 782-0494
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
5

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RIDGELINE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC ADV PART 2A AND 2B (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts646
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 141,672,307

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Company Information


RIDGELINE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC.

CRD#: 284843Raleigh, NC 27615

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