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Michael J. Litz

GIRARD PARTNERS LTD.
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
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CRD#: 4864281
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Professional summary

Michael Joseph Litz, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at GIRARD PARTNERS LTD. located in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania and GIRARD PENSION SERVICES, LLC located in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

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 (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CIMA®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

September 28, 2023 - Present

GIRARD PARTNERS LTD.

Office #1: 555 Croton Road Suite 210, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
RIA
CRD#: 39163
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
Current

December 6, 2023 - Present

GIRARD PENSION SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 555 Croton Rd. Suite 210, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
RIA
CRD#: 117901
King Of Prussia, PA
Past

November 17, 2010 - September 8, 2023

VANGUARD MARKETING CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7452
MALVERN, PA
Past

August 14, 2009 - March 1, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

July 31, 2009 - March 1, 2010

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
BALA CYNWYD, PA
Past

June 8, 2007 - May 11, 2009

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 145
RADNOR, PA
Past

October 29, 2004 - May 30, 2007

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA

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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GIRARD PARTNERS LTD.
GIRARD | UNIVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GIRARD, A UNIVEST WEALTH DIVISION | GIRARD PARTNERS LTD. | GIRARD ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 39163 / SEC#: 801-60354, 8-48588

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/14/2001 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Failure to Renew)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/14/2011

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
Pennsylvania
(9/28/2023)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 9/28/2023
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 8/13/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/2/2004
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/28/2004
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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GIRARD PARTNERS LTD.
GIRARD | UNIVEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GIRARD, A UNIVEST WEALTH DIVISION | GIRARD PARTNERS LTD. | GIRARD ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 39163 / SEC#: 801-60354, 8-48588

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/14/2001 Approved)
District of Columbia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/31/2010 Failure to Renew)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/14/2011
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Contact information

Main Address
555 Croton Road Suite 210, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 337-7640
Established
Pennsylvania since 03/09/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
# of Employees
57

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (1/20/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
NORRIS, KEVIN BRIANPRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER & CHEIF INVESTMENT OFFICER2498441
SEIDEL, RICHARD BASCOMCHAIRMAN1232224
CROSSETT, THOMAS JVICE PRESIDENT SALES & MARKETING3223221

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts4,636
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,652,300,000

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Company Information

GIRARD PARTNERS LTD.

CRD#: 39163King Of Prussia, PA 19406

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