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Michael Robert Budney

Michael Robert Budney

CFP®
CRD# 5240981·Registered 2007 - 2023
Previously Registered: Being a previously registered professional could mean that Michael is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA. That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Professional Summary

Michael Robert Budney, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Budney, was a registered financial advisor. Michael was a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance 2007 - 2023. Michael had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Other Aliases

Michael Budney

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Contact Information

No current employment

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2017

Years of Experience

19 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

Past

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENTPast·CRD# 157423
RIA
Charleston, SC
September 20, 2019 - September 15, 2023
PREMIER WEALTH PARTNERS, LLCPast·CRD# 171695
RIA
Charleston, SC
June 2, 2016 - May 20, 2019
LPL FINANCIAL LLCPast·CRD# 6413
RIA
Charleston, SC
November 14, 2012 - June 6, 2014
LPL FINANCIAL LLCPast·CRD# 6413
BD
Charleston, SC
November 13, 2012 - June 6, 2014
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 2881
BD
Charleston, SC
June 4, 2012 - July 31, 2012
NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLCPast·CRD# 2881
RIA
Charleston, SC
May 30, 2012 - July 31, 2012
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 3641
RIA
N. Charleston, SC
June 15, 2010 - June 30, 2011
FIRST COMMAND BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 3641
BD
N. Charleston, SC
June 14, 2010 - June 30, 2011
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 15296
RIA
Daniel Island, SC
August 6, 2009 - October 30, 2009
SECURIAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.Past·CRD# 15296
BD
Daniel Island, SC
July 16, 2009 - October 30, 2009
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLCPast·CRD# 5167
BD
Charleston, SC
January 3, 2007 - June 9, 2009

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Current Firm

AC
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2011 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

19520 West Catawba Avenue Suite 112, Cornelius, NC 28031

Phone Number

(855) 340-2514

# of Employees

150

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

PART 2A (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

15,795

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,496,202,761

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/12/2023Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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(1) 2006-PRESENT: INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT/INSURANCE RELATED/CHARLESTON, SC/INSURANCE PRODUCTS & SERVICES VIA UNAFFILIATED ISSUERS/INVOLVES UP TO 10% TIME EACH MONTH, INCLUDING DURING BUSINESS 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".
AC
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 157423 / SEC#: 801-72361
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/18/2011 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

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Exams

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

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jul 2009About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2007About the Series 63 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2007About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

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