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Michael A. Baratta

FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
Atlanta, GA 30339
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CRD#: 4546087
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Professional summary


Michael Alfonse Baratta is a registered financial advisor currently at FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia and ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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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) Baratta Investments, LLC. / Investment related / Alpharetta, GA / Equity trading / Business owner / Start date 12/01/2011 / Position: Member / Nature: Business Owner / 5 hours per week during securities trading hours. 2) Essential Life Solutions / Investment related / Atlanta, GA / Fixed Insurance Sales / Business owner / Start date 09/01/2017 / 5 hours per week during securities trading hours. 3) Fortress Brokerage Solutions. National Master General Agency marketing individual Insurance products to Regional BGAs, IMOs, and Insurance Agents. Portsmouth Financial Services dba

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 14, 2020 - Present

FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 6190 Powers Ferry Road Nw, Atlanta, GA 30339
RIA
CRD#: 168299
Atlanta, GA
Current

December 10, 2024 - Present

ARETE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 6190 Powers Ferry Road Nw, Atlanta, GA 30339
BD
CRD#: 44856
Atlanta, GA
Past

May 27, 2020 - December 31, 2024

PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 13980
Atlanta, GA
Past

September 28, 2016 - May 27, 2020

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
Atlanta, GA
Past

March 17, 2014 - September 20, 2016

FIRST HEARTLAND CAPITAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 32460
ATLANTA, GA
Past

November 24, 2010 - October 1, 2012

FIRST HEARTLAND CONSULTANTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110377
ATLANTA, GA
Past

May 24, 2010 - March 17, 2014

CENTERRE CAPITAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 148091
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 13, 2007 - May 25, 2010

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 15296
ATLANTA, GA
Past

July 5, 2007 - May 25, 2010

SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15296
ATLANTA, GA
Past

February 10, 2004 - June 22, 2007

QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.

BD
CRD#: 14754
ALPHARETTA, GA
Past

June 11, 2002 - February 10, 2004

FREEDOM FINANCIAL, INC.

BD
CRD#: 45850
OMAHA, NE

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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FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
BGS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | ZITO WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC. | THE RETIREMENT ADVISORS OF NE, INC. | SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | SEVEN VENTURES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PORTSMOUTH-SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | PORTSMOUTH - SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PLUSPOINT ADVISORS | MILESTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFE PLAN RETIREMENT PARTNERS, LLC | KOSIC FINANCIAL GROUP | INSPIRE WEALTH ADVISORY | HERITAGE ASSET MANAGEMENT | GOLD STANDARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FORTEM ADVISORS | FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DEAN BENNETT INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | DAVENPORT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CHADWICK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 168299 / SEC#: 801-119231

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/3/2020 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2021 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2020 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2020 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2020 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2020 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

IAR
Florida
(6/29/2021)
IAR
Georgia
(7/14/2020)
RR
Georgia
(12/10/2024)
RR
Michigan
(1/2/2025)
IAR
Nevada
(12/1/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 6/19/2021
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
BGS FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | ZITO WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC. | THE RETIREMENT ADVISORS OF NE, INC. | SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | SEVEN VENTURES WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | PORTSMOUTH-SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PORTSMOUTH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | PORTSMOUTH - SMARTLIFE FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | PLUSPOINT ADVISORS | MILESTONE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIFE PLAN RETIREMENT PARTNERS, LLC | KOSIC FINANCIAL GROUP | INSPIRE WEALTH ADVISORY | HERITAGE ASSET MANAGEMENT | GOLD STANDARD FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FORTEM ADVISORS | FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DEAN BENNETT INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | DAVENPORT WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CHADWICK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 168299 / SEC#: 801-119231

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/3/2020 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/9/2021 Terminated)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2020 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2020 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/22/2020 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/2020 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Vermont
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/1/2020 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/2/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
61 Maple Avenue, Canton, CT 06019
Mailing Address
Phone number
(678) 202-4066
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
22

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A 6.02.25 (8/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,579
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 259,793,557

Red Flags


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Company Information


FISCAL WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 168299Atlanta, GA 30339

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