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Michael James Henley

Michael James Henley

CFP®, CPWA®
CEO, Founder, Private Wealth Advisor·BRANDYWINE OAK PRIVATE WEALTH
KENNETT SQUARE, PA
·CRD# 5768690·16 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael James Henley, CFP®, CPWA®, who also goes by Michael J Henley, Michael Henley, is a registered financial advisor currently at BRANDYWINE OAK PRIVATE WEALTH LLC located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 99TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

$1M–$5M

Account Minimum

250–500

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning

Biography

As the Founder and CEO of Brandywine Oak Private Wealth, Michael brings more than a decade of experience in providing financial advice and guidance to highly successful wealthy families. He works closely with affluent individuals and families, helping them streamline the complexities of significant wealth. He holds the Certified Financial Planner® certification, the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®) designation, and the Retirement Management Advisor® (RMA®) designation. Brandywine Oak...

Other Aliases

Michael J Henley, Michael Henley

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/xxxxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2012
CPWA®
Certified Private Wealth AdvisorValid 2014-04-23 ~ 2024-03-31

Years of Experience

16 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BRANDYWINE OAK PRIVATE WEALTH LLC·CRD# 297021
RIA
500 Old Forge Lane Suite 501, Kennett Square, PA 19348
July 27, 2018 - Present
PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS·CRD# 35747
BD
Kennett Square, PA
July 27, 2018 - December 23, 2024
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
RIA
Wilmington, DE
June 7, 2010 - July 31, 2018
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED·CRD# 7691
BD
Wilmington, DE
May 14, 2010 - July 31, 2018

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Current Firm

BO
BRANDYWINE OAK PRIVATE WEALTH LLC

BRANDYWINE OAK PRIVATE WEALTH LLC | WYETH PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | HEAT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 297021 / SEC#: 801-113624
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/20/2018 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

500 Old Forge Lane Suite 501, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Phone Number

(484) 785-0050

# of Employees

15

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 20 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE FOR BRANDYWINE OAK PRIVATE WEALTH LLC (7/14/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,836

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,571,774,383

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Other business activities

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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. Brandywine Oak Private Wealth. Investment Related. 500 Old Forge Lane, Suite 501, Kennett Square PA 19348. RIA. Advisor. 07/2018. 160 hrs/mo. 7 during trading hours. Provide financial planning and investment advice to individuals and families. 2. Fixed Annuity Business. Investment Related. 500 Old Forge Lane Suite 501, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Fixed Annuity Business. Agent. 07/27/2018. 160 hours per month. 7 during trading hours. Providing financial planning and investment advice to families and individuals. 3. Brandywine Oak Private Tax Advisory. Not investment related. 500 Old Forge Lane Suite 501, Kennett Square, PA 19348. Owner / CEO; start date: August 2021; Approximate number of hours devoted to this business: Less than 10 hours per month; zero hours during securities trading hours; I provide general operational support, introduction of tax practice to clients, continued collaboration with tax professionals. 4. Michael J. Henley serves as a trust protector for certain trust relationships, some of which are clients of BOPW. In this capacity Mr. Henley oversees the appointed trustees' actions while preserving the best interest of the trust beneficiaries. Mr. Henley cannot appoint himself as trustee and has no ability to access client funds or securities. Mr. Henley is compensated for the role of trust protector and spends a non-material amount of time in this capacity. Mr. Henley is a fiduciary and will always act in the best interest of our clients. 5. Board Member for the United Way of Southern Chester County. 6. Abdominal Cancers Alliance - Board Member; Not Investment Related; 10 E Lee St. #1901 Baltimore MD 21202; Description: Abdominal Cancers Alliance is an initiative of Partners for Cancer Care and Prevention, a 501(c)
(3) nonprofit organization; Start date: 2025-08-11; 0 Hour per month devoted to business during trading hours; 1 Hour per month devoted to business outside trading hours; 0 Percent of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business; Contact person: Bo Platz / Dr. Armando Sardi; Website address: https://www.abdominalcancers.org/.

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BRANDYWINE OAK PRIVATE WEALTH LLC

BRANDYWINE OAK PRIVATE WEALTH LLC | WYETH PRIVATE WEALTH, LLC | HEAT ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 297021 / SEC#: 801-113624
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/20/2018 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.
IAR
Pennsylvania
(7/27/2018)
IAR
Texas
(7/27/2018)

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 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jun 2010About the Series 66 exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed May 2010About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Michael

  • Estate & Legacy Planning
  • Financial Planning
  • Risk Management & Insurance
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning

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