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Michael T. O'donnell

THE O'DONNELL GROUP
Chico, CA 95928
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CRD#: 4719248
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Professional summary


Michael Thomas O'donnell, CFP®, who also goes by Mike Thomas O'donnell, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE O'DONNELL GROUP located in Chico, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Thomas O'donnell

Other business activities


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1) CHICO WEALTH, LLC DBA THE O'DONNELL GROUP; INVESTMENT RELATED; 2571 CALIFORNIA PARK DR, STE 130 CHICO, CA 95928; RIA; IAR; START DATE: 06/2012; APPROX 120 HRS/MO; ASSISTING IN FINANCIAL PLANNING 2) ENLOE FOUNDATION BOARD, 249 W. 6TH AVE, CHICO, CA 95926. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, BOARD MEMBER, 4/2015-PRESENT. 1 HR/MONTH DURING TRADING, DUTIES INCLUDE ASSISTING HOSPITAL IN FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.

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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: 2008

Experience


Current

April 18, 2013 - Present

THE O'DONNELL GROUP

Office #1: 555 Main Street Suite 400, Chico, CA 95928
RIA
CRD#: 162562
Chico, CA
Past

June 21, 2012 - September 14, 2018

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

BD
CRD#: 35747
CHICO, CA
Past

September 15, 2009 - July 17, 2012

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
CHICO, CA
Past

September 11, 2009 - July 17, 2012

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
CHICO, CA
Past

January 2, 2009 - September 14, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
SAINT PETERSBURG, FL
Past

June 12, 2007 - January 2, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 6694
CHICO, CA
Past

June 8, 2007 - September 14, 2009

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
CHICO, CA
Past

March 4, 2004 - June 11, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
CHICO, CA
Past

March 4, 2004 - June 11, 2007

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
CHICO, CA
Past

February 17, 2004 - February 25, 2004

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 4
CHICO, CA
Past

February 17, 2004 - February 25, 2004

A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

December 20, 2003 - February 20, 2004

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6363
ROSEVILLE, CA
Past

December 4, 2003 - February 20, 2004

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 4, 2003 - February 20, 2004

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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TO
THE O'DONNELL GROUP
CHICO WEALTH | THE O'DONNELL GROUP | CW DOES BUSINESS UNDER THE DBA THE O'DONNELL GROUP | CHICO WEALTH, LLC | CHICO WEALTH RIA, INC. | CHICO WEALTH PORTFOLIOS

CRD#: 162562 / SEC#: 801-107763

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2016 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
California
(4/18/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 12/19/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


TO
THE O'DONNELL GROUP
CHICO WEALTH | THE O'DONNELL GROUP | CW DOES BUSINESS UNDER THE DBA THE O'DONNELL GROUP | CHICO WEALTH, LLC | CHICO WEALTH RIA, INC. | CHICO WEALTH PORTFOLIOS

CRD#: 162562 / SEC#: 801-107763

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/21/2016 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/10/2016 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
555 Main Street Suite 400, Chico, CA 95928
Mailing Address
Phone number
(530) 564-0960
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV FORM 2A (2/18/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts806
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 462,234,494

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Company Information


THE O'DONNELL GROUP

CRD#: 162562Chico, CA 95928

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