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Michael S. Shirley
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
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CRD#: 4761495
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Professional summary
Michael S. Shirley, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1)Covenant Church, not investment related, 760 South Lincoln St., Siloam Springs, AR 72761, church, position-Elder Chairman, Start date of relationship, 1992, Member -2012, Elder. Approximately 10 hours per month/0 during trading hours. Elder/Pastoral and signer for legal and financial documents.
2)John Brown University, not investment related. 2000 W. University, Siloam Springs, AR 72761. Adjunct Professor. Start date 2019. Approximately 25 hours per month, 0 during trading hours. Adjunct Professor in College of Business - teaching one class.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
August 21, 2008 - Present
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 1645 Hwy 412 West, Siloam Springs, AR 72761RIA
BD
CRD#: 42057
Siloam Springs, AR
Current
August 21, 2008 - Present
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 1645 Hwy 412 West, Siloam Springs, AR 72761RIA
BD
CRD#: 42057
Siloam Springs, AR
Past
January 1, 2008 - August 25, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 19616
SILOAM SPRINGS, AR
Past
January 1, 2008 - August 25, 2008
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 19616
SILOAM SPRINGS, AR
Past
May 16, 2007 - January 1, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 4
SILOAM SPRINGS, AR
Past
May 16, 2007 - January 3, 2008
A. G. EDWARDS & SONS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 4
SILOAM SPRINGS, AR
Past
November 1, 2006 - May 7, 2007
OSAIC FS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3870
SILOAM SPRINGS, AR
Past
July 20, 2006 - May 7, 2007
OSAIC FS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3870
SILOAM SPRINGS, AR
Past
August 1, 2005 - July 25, 2006
WINDWARD SECURITIES CORPORATION
BD
CRD#: 127716
SILOAM SPRINGS, AR
Past
November 18, 2004 - August 1, 2005
TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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AW
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ARVEST ASSET MANAGEMENT | ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
CRD#: 42057 / SEC#: 801-63738, 8-49677
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2005 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/4/2005 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/7/2005 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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
RR
Arkansas(8/21/2008)
IAR
Arkansas(8/21/2008)
RR
California(8/1/2024)
RR
Colorado(6/22/2022)
RR
Florida(1/3/2023)
RR
Illinois(9/19/2025)
RR
Indiana(9/12/2018)
RR
Kansas(8/12/2024)
IAR
Kansas(8/12/2024)
RR
Louisiana(1/10/2017)
IAR
Louisiana(12/20/2024)
RR
Minnesota(7/24/2023)
RR
Mississippi(1/5/2016)
RR
Missouri(8/21/2008)
IAR
Missouri(2/15/2019)
RR
Nebraska(8/21/2008)
RR
North Carolina(6/27/2012)
RR
Ohio(8/5/2014)
RR
Oklahoma(8/21/2008)
IAR
Oklahoma(2/15/2019)
RR
Pennsylvania(1/20/2016)
RR
Texas(1/6/2009)
IAR
Texas(2/15/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
AW
ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
ARVEST ASSET MANAGEMENT | ARVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARVEST INVESTMENTS, INC.
CRD#: 42057 / SEC#: 801-63738, 8-49677
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2005 Approved)Arkansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/4/2005 Terminated)Oklahoma
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/7/2005 Terminated)BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (New Orleans district office)
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Contact information
Main Address
913 W Monroe Avenue, Lowell, AR 72745
Mailing Address
Po Box 1515, Lowell, AR 72745
Phone number
(888) 916-2121
Established
Arkansas since 07/11/1996
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
232
SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)
FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)
Direct owners and executive officers
| Name | Position | CRD# |
|---|---|---|
| ARVEST BANK | OWNER | |
| BREWER, GRETCHEN DAPHYNE | FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL PRINCIPAL AND PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER | 5089523 |
| CAIN, KENDRA BRADFORD | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 4580246 |
| CAIN, KENDRA BRADFORD | DIRECTOR | 4580246 |
| COTTRELL, ASA ANDERSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHAIRMAN, DIRECTOR | 2151839 |
| CRAIN, BRADLEY JEAN | DIRECTOR | 5203394 |
| DERRYBERRY, DEE GARRISON | DIRECTOR | 4013705 |
| DERRYBERRY, DEE GARRISON | COO | 4013705 |
| HAYS, KIRK JODELL | DIRECTOR | 8156910 |
| JAMES, CARA CLUGSTON | DIRECTOR | 7249296 |
| LIPSCOMB, TABITHA HUBBS | DIRECTOR | 4347525 |
| MACHEN, JAMES MATTHEW | DIRECTOR | 4882241 |
| MORBECK, AMY MARIE | DIRECTOR | 7972656 |
| PAYNE, KARLA | DIRECTOR | 4725253 |
| PERRON, JOHN ARLEIGH | ARVEST1 MANAGER / MANAGER OF CLIENT SERVICES, MUNICIPAL PRINCIPAL | 3159317 |
| PERRON, JOHN ARLEIGH | PRIVATE SECURITIES OFFERINGS PRINCIPAL | 3159317 |
| PERRON, JOHN ARLEIGH | REGISTERED OPTIONS AND SECURITY FUTURES PRINCIPAL (ROSFP) | 3159317 |
| PERRON, JOHN ARLEIGH | PRINCIPAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | 3159317 |
| ROGERS, DONNY RAY JR | PRESIDENT INVESTMENT SERVICES, SECRETARY OF BOARD, DIRECTOR | 2602108 |
| ROOKER, BARRY CHRISTOPHER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SALES/DIRECTOR | 3262999 |
| SABIN, KENNETH KEVIN | DIRECTOR | 5947088 |
| SHEPARD, RODNEY LEMAN | DIRECTOR | 7884866 |
| SMITH, BRIAN ANDREW | DIRECTOR, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SALES, DIRECTOR OF RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTING | 2888485 |
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 7,800 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 2,824,855,462 |
Disclosures
| Regulatory Event | 3 |
| Arbitration | 1 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | ||
| 01/13/2025 | ||
| 10/20/2023 | ||
| 12/21/2022 |
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