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Michael A. Chisnell

BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS
Barberton, OH 44203
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CRD#: 5125517
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Professional summary


Michael Anthony Chisnell Jr., CFP®, who also goes by Michael A. Chisnell Jr., is a registered financial advisor currently at BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC located in Barberton, Ohio and VALMARK SECURITIES, INC. located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael A. Chisnell Jr.

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. Ignite Brunswick LTD, a wholly owned subsidiary of IGNITE BREWING COMPANY, LTD. 600 W. TUSCARAWAS AVE. BARBERTON, OH 44203. START DATE 06/2016 POSITION, PARTNER - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 80 HOURS A MONTH, 0-2 HOURS DURING TRADING; DUTIES-MARKETING, OPERATIONS, FINANCE/ACCOUNTING, SERVER; COMPENSATION VIA EQUITY/PROFIT DISTRIBUTIONS./// 2. SIX PACK HOLDING COMPANY, LTD. 600 W. TUSCARAWAS AVE. BARBERTON, OH 44203. REAL ESTATE HOLDING COMPANY; START DATE 05/2017 POSITION, PARTNER - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. LESS THAN 2 HOURS A MONTH, 0-2 HOURS DURING TRADING. DUTIES-FINANCE/ACCOUNTING; COMPENSATION VIA EQUITY/PROFIT DISTRIBUTIONS./// 3. BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC. 521 EAST LANCASTER AVE. DOWNINGTOWN, PA 19335; RIA FIRM; INVESTMENT ADVISOR REPRESENTATIVE./// 4. KIVI Properties, LLC; 21 4th St., NW, Barberton, Ohio 44203; Real Estate holding company for the building leased by Magic City Machine; Manager; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 10/2022; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; Yes, clients Father in-law and Mother in-law; No compensation provided for this role./// 5. Magic City Machine, Inc.; 21 4th St., NW, Barberton, Ohio 44203; Machine Shop; Vice-President; NOT Investment Related; Start Date 10/2022; Approximately 1-5 hrs. per month; Yes clients, Father in-law and Mother in-law; No compensation provided for this role./// 6. Tuscora Park Health & Wellness Foundation; Barberton, OH; start 12/2024; Board of Governors & Finance Committee Member; Volunteer supporting mission and vision of the organization; investment related; 1-5 hours/ month; No compensation./

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Michael Anthony Chisnell Jr.'s CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
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

March 23, 2018 - Present

BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 86 Conservatory Drive Suite C, Barberton, OH 44203
RIA
CRD#: 293192
Barberton, OH
Current

February 7, 2018 - Present

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 521 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335Office #2: 86 Conservatory Drive Suite C, Barberton, OH 44203
BD
CRD#: 31243
Downingtown, PA
Past

February 2, 2018 - March 30, 2018

BRUTON FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127181
DOWNINGTOWN, PA
Past

November 12, 2010 - January 17, 2018

SEQUOIA FINANCIAL GROUP, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 117756
AKRON, OH
Past

September 22, 2006 - December 17, 2015

VALMARK ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 108050
AKRON, OH
Past

May 16, 2006 - December 17, 2015

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
AKRON, OH

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".
BC
BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC
BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 293192 / SEC#: 801-112682

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2018 Approved)

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
Colorado
(6/5/2025)
RR
Florida
(8/23/2023)
RR
Maryland
(3/14/2025)
RR
Michigan
(5/11/2022)
RR
Nevada
(3/22/2023)
RR
New York
(5/7/2022)
RR
Ohio
(2/7/2018)
IAR
Ohio
(3/23/2018)
RR
Pennsylvania
(2/16/2018)
IAR
Pennsylvania
(3/23/2018)
RR
South Carolina
(6/13/2024)
RR
Tennessee
(7/15/2022)
RR
Texas
(10/31/2019)
RR
Vermont
(5/9/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/6/2022
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/18/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


BC
BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC
BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 293192 / SEC#: 801-112682

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/22/2018 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
521 East Lancaster Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335
Mailing Address
Phone number
(610) 518-3900
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,583
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 755,343,812

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Company Information


BRUTON CHISNELL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 293192Barberton, OH 44203

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