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Michael Loren Marvin

Michael L. Marvin

TAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS
ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401
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CRD#: 4667334
Michael Loren Marvin

Professional summary


Michael Loren Marvin, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at TAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC located in Annapolis, Maryland.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Michael has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Biography


TAM Financial's principal is Michael Marvin, CFP®. Michael's diverse background in politics, communications and industry gives him a broad perspective that helps clients define and meet their objectives. Michael graduated from the University of Washington, received his master's degree at The Johns Hopkins University and completed the Financial Planning program at Georgetown University. He has been quoted extensively in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post, and has appeared on the McNeil-Lehrer News Hour, The Diane Rehm Show and other national radio and television programs. He is married with twin 9-year old sons, and enjoys boating and biking, and recently completed his first triathlon.
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Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Investment Planning
Retirement Planning
Tax Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
High Net Worth Client Needs
Investment Advice with Ongoing...
Retirement Plan Investment Adv...
Retirement Planning & Distribu...
Tax Planning
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
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


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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: 2004

Experience


Current

August 8, 2005 - Present

TAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 1441 Pleasant Lake Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
RIA
CRD#: 125496
ANNAPOLIS, MD
Past

July 31, 2003 - December 31, 2003

TAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 125496
WASHINGTON, DC

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".
TAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
TAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
TAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | TAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 125496 / SEC#: 801-117558

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/25/2019 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2019 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2019 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2019 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
Maryland
(8/8/2005)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/22/2002
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


TAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
TAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
TAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS | TAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 125496 / SEC#: 801-117558

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/25/2019 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/30/2019 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/3/2019 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/6/2019 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
Annapolis, MD
Mailing Address
Phone number
(410) 349-4484
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts348
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 178,854,605

Red Flags


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Company Information


TAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

TAM FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 125496Annapolis, MD 21401

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