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Michael Gregory Culwell

EMERSON EQUITY
Irvine, CA
·CRD# 5989109·15 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Gregory Culwell, who also goes by Mike Culwell, is a registered financial advisor currently at EMERSON EQUITY LLC located in Irvine, California. Michael is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 82TO, SIE, Series 22 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Best-Interest Standard

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Mike Culwell

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Years of Experience

15 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

EMERSON EQUITY LLC·CRD# 130032
RIA
BD
9940 Research Drive Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92618
November 8, 2013 - Present
CABIN SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 137608
BD
Overland Park, KS
March 26, 2013 - November 5, 2013
XNERGY FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 144436
BD
Los Angeles, CA
November 30, 2012 - February 7, 2013
DIMIRAK SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 150181
BD
Vista, CA
December 9, 2011 - December 31, 2012
HERITAGE FINANCIAL SYSTEMS, LLC·CRD# 133019
BD
Malvern, PA
October 28, 2011 - November 30, 2011

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Current Firm

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EMERSON EQUITY LLC

DIAMOND MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL | EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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

155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402

Mailing Address

155 Bovet Road, Suite 725, San Mateo, CA 94402

Phone Number

(650) 312-0200

Established

California since 10/10/2003

Firm Type

Limited Liability Company

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Medium

# of Employees

343

SEC notice filing (34 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 34 US states and territories.

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 34 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2 (4/8/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
BALDINI, DOMINIC JULIOMANAGING MEMBER, PRESIDENT, GENERAL SECURITIES PRINCIPAL, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, OPTIONS PRINCIPAL, MUNI PRINCIPAL, FINOP3082081
MORRISSEY, KATHLEEN FRANCESCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER1771747
SNYDER, SEAN KRISTIANCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER1860842

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

682

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$321,704,653

Disclosures

Regulatory Event

2

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Other business activities

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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".
EE
EMERSON EQUITY LLC

DIAMOND MOUNTAIN FINANCIAL | EMERSON EQUITY LLC

CRD#: 130032 / SEC#: 801-120835, 8-66296
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/16/2021 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/19/2023 Terminated)
Nevada
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/11/2023 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/21/2021 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2023 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/11/2023 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/14/2022 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (11/16/2022 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (San Francisco district office)
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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(5/9/2014)
RR
California
(11/8/2013)
RR
Colorado
(1/14/2014)
RR
Florida
(11/26/2013)
RR
Georgia
(11/26/2013)
RR
Idaho
(11/25/2013)
RR
Illinois
(4/17/2014)
RR
Louisiana
(1/15/2014)
RR
Michigan
(6/18/2014)
RR
Missouri
(2/6/2014)
RR
Nevada
(4/17/2019)
RR
New Hampshire
(8/13/2014)
RR
New Jersey
(5/14/2014)
RR
New Mexico
(12/2/2013)
RR
New York
(11/26/2013)
RR
Ohio
(11/12/2014)
RR
Oregon
(12/5/2013)
RR
Texas
(12/16/2013)
RR
Virginia
(4/23/2014)
RR
Washington
(11/22/2013)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/22/2015)

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 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Apr 2026About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Nov 2011About the Series 63 exam

Series 82TO — Limited Representative-Private Securities Offerings

Passed May 2019About the Series 82TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 22 — Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

Passed Oct 2011About the Series 22 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed May 2020About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - BD

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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