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Michael J. Conway

SVB WEALTH
San Francisco, CA 94105
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CRD#: 5350912
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Professional summary


Michael J Conway, who also goes by Michael James Conway, Michael Conway, is a registered financial advisor currently at SVB WEALTH located in San Francisco, California and FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC. located in San Francisco, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael James Conway | Michael Conway

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.
Currently dually registered with SVB Wealth LLC as an Advisor, an affiliate of SVB Investment Services Inc. starting April 2022. It is investment related.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

March 4, 2022 - Present

SVB WEALTH

Office #1: 222 2nd Street 18th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
RIA
CRD#: 172832
San Francisco, CA
Current

May 29, 2025 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 222 2nd Street 18th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
San Francisco, CA
Current

December 22, 2023 - Present

FIRST CITIZENS INVESTOR SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 222 2nd Street 18th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
RIA
BD
CRD#: 44430
San Francisco, CA
Past

July 2, 2020 - December 31, 2023

SVB INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 168116
San Francisco, CA
Past

February 7, 2017 - July 29, 2022

SVB INVESTMENT SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 168116
San Francisco, CA
Past

January 12, 2012 - January 17, 2017

SVB ASSET MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 124567
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

January 12, 2012 - January 17, 2017

SVB SECURITIES, A NON-BANK AFFILIATE OF SILICON VALLEY BANK

BD
CRD#: 46902
PALO ALTO, CA
Past

January 14, 2011 - November 30, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Past

November 11, 2010 - November 30, 2011

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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".
SW
SVB WEALTH
BANYAN PARTNERS | SVB WEALTH LLC | SVB WEALTH | SVB PRIVATE | KLS, A DIVISION OF SVB WEALTH LLC | KLS, A DIVISION OF BOSTON PRIVATE | BP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOSTON PRIVATE, AN SVB COMPANY | BOSTON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOSTON PRIVATE WEALTH LLC | BOSTON PRIVATE WEALTH | BOSTON PRIVATE

CRD#: 172832 / SEC#: 801-80480

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/2014 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

IAR
California
(3/4/2022)
RR
California
(12/26/2023)
IAR
Colorado
(1/10/2023)
IAR
Nevada
(1/23/2023)
IAR
Oregon
(3/15/2022)
IAR
Texas
(1/12/2023)
IAR
Virginia
(1/12/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/23/2020
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/7/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SW
SVB WEALTH
BANYAN PARTNERS | SVB WEALTH LLC | SVB WEALTH | SVB PRIVATE | KLS, A DIVISION OF SVB WEALTH LLC | KLS, A DIVISION OF BOSTON PRIVATE | BP WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | BP WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOSTON PRIVATE, AN SVB COMPANY | BOSTON PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BOSTON PRIVATE WEALTH LLC | BOSTON PRIVATE WEALTH | BOSTON PRIVATE

CRD#: 172832 / SEC#: 801-80480

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/2/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
53 State Street 28th Floor, Boston, MA 02109
Mailing Address
Po Box 27131, Raleigh, NC 27611
Phone number
(617) 223-0200
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
85

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SVB WEALTH LLC (3/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,739
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,983,411,995

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
02/21/2025
Cover Page
09/20/2024
10/31/2022

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Company Information


SVB WEALTH

CRD#: 172832San Francisco, CA 94105

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