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Michael Brian Schoffman

Michael Brian Schoffman

CFP®
ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS
Glendale, CA
·CRD# 5191740·20 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Brian Schoffman, CFP®, who also goes by Michael B Schoffman, is a registered financial advisor currently at ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS located in Glendale, California. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Michael B Schoffman

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2011

Years of Experience

20 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Current

ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERSCurrent·CRD# 133535
RIA
500 N Brand Blvd 20th Floor, Glendale, CA, 91203
June 18, 2025 - Present

Past

SCHECHTER INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLCPast·CRD# 169114
RIA
Glendale, CA
March 17, 2021 - July 11, 2025
KINGSWOOD CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLCPast·CRD# 288898
BD
San Diego, CA
May 31, 2022 - March 4, 2025
RETIREMENT PLANNERS OF AMERICAPast·CRD# 157222
RIA
Pasadena, CA
November 4, 2016 - February 18, 2021
USAA FINANCIAL PLANNING SERVICESPast·CRD# 106352
RIA
Los Angeles, CA
January 9, 2013 - August 4, 2016
USAA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.Past·CRD# 129035
BD
Los Angeles, CA
January 9, 2013 - August 4, 2016
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.Past·CRD# 8174
RIA
Encino, CA
December 9, 2008 - December 19, 2012
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.Past·CRD# 8174
BD
Encino, CA
December 5, 2008 - December 19, 2012
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
RIA
Encino, CA
November 6, 2006 - December 8, 2008
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATEDPast·CRD# 7691
BD
Encino, CA
October 10, 2006 - December 8, 2008

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Current Firm

AA
ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS

7258 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | YOUNG WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | WELLTH PARTNER | U.S. CAPITAL WEALTH ADVISORS | U.S. CAPITAL WEALTH | TRANSCEND CAPITAL ADVISORS | THE OAK GROUP | THE DAVIS AGENCY, INC. | SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES | SRS INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | SRS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | SRS CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. | SRS CAPITAL ADVISORS | SIMONDAVIS, INC. | SIMONDAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | SIMONDAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT | SEAL FINANCIAL SERVICES | SCHECHTER INVESTMENT ADVISORS | OMNI FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | NOVEN FINANCIAL GROUP | NORTE ADVISORS | MILLARES ASSET MANAGEMENT | LOGIX INVESTMENTS | KLEINHENZ & ASSOCIATES | GFP PRIVATE WEALTH | GEORGINA ASSET MANAGEMENT | ENDURING WEALTH PARTNERS | CEDRUS | AVERA CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARAX WEALTH | ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC | ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS

CRD#: 133535 / SEC#: 801-67165
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/20/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (10/18/2006 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (11/14/2006 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (5/24/2012 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

10 East 53rd Street 14th Floor, New York, NY 10022

Phone Number

(646) 777-1823

# of Employees

361

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 52 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2026.10.26 AAP PART 2A BROCHURE (10/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

39,138

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$26,524,973,206

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/28/2026Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

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) Schechter Private Capital (SPC) - Yes Investment related - 111 E. Merrill St. Suite 400, Birmingham, MI 48009 - private equity investments - various - various - work with clients that invest in SPC 2) L and S Property Assets, LLC Not investment related 13100 Margate St, Sherman Oaks, CA 91401 Entity that owns real estate Managing member May 2004 5 hours/mo 0 hours/mo As owner of property, I am managing member of LLC and am responsible for LLC. 3)Robert Schechter & Associates, LLC ("Schechter Wealth") 111 E. Merrill St. Suite 400, Birmingham, MI 48009 Insurance agent; Investment Related - yes; Offer insurance consulting and sell fixed insurance products Start Date - 2/ 2021 Hours may vary, generally spend 5-20 hrs. per month during securities trading hours

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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".
AA
ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS

7258 WEALTH MANAGEMENT, INC. | YOUNG WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP | WELLTH PARTNER | U.S. CAPITAL WEALTH ADVISORS | U.S. CAPITAL WEALTH | TRANSCEND CAPITAL ADVISORS | THE OAK GROUP | THE DAVIS AGENCY, INC. | SUMMIT WEALTH STRATEGIES | SRS INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC | SRS CAPITAL ADVISORS, LLC | SRS CAPITAL ADVISORS, INC. | SRS CAPITAL ADVISORS | SIMONDAVIS, INC. | SIMONDAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. | SIMONDAVIS ASSET MANAGEMENT | SEAL FINANCIAL SERVICES | SCHECHTER INVESTMENT ADVISORS | OMNI FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | NOVEN FINANCIAL GROUP | NORTE ADVISORS | MILLARES ASSET MANAGEMENT | LOGIX INVESTMENTS | KLEINHENZ & ASSOCIATES | GFP PRIVATE WEALTH | GEORGINA ASSET MANAGEMENT | ENDURING WEALTH PARTNERS | CEDRUS | AVERA CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ARAX WEALTH | ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS, LLC | ARAX ADVISORY PARTNERS

CRD#: 133535 / SEC#: 801-67165
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/20/2006 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - California (10/18/2006 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Colorado (11/14/2006 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Georgia (5/24/2012 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
California
(6/18/2025)
IAR
Michigan
(6/18/2025)
IAR
Texas
(6/18/2025)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jul 2022About the Series 63 exam

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2006About the Series 66 exam

Series 7TO — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2022About the Series 7TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Mar 2022About the SIE exam

Series 31 — Futures Managed Funds Examination

Passed Apr 2012About the Series 31 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2006About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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