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Michael Joseph Howell

Michael J. Howell

BLOM & HOWELL FINANCIAL PLANNING
Modesto, CA 95350
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CRD#: 6127551
Michael Joseph Howell

Professional summary


Michael Joseph Howell, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BLOM & HOWELL FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC. located in Modesto, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Self-employed CHURCH MUSICIAN - SAME ADDRESS - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; Start date January 2017; Approximately 1 hour per month, not during securities trading hours. SELF EMPLOYED INSURANCE AGENT - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED - SAME ADDRESS - SELL FIXED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; Start date September 2013; Approximately 5 hours per month, during securities trading hours. SEU NORCAL - TEACHER - GENERAL EDUCATION & BUSINESS CLASSES - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 1601 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355; Start date January 2019; Approximately 1 hour per month, not during securities trading hours. CONSULTANT - NON-PROFIT/CHURCH CONSULTANT - TEACHING & education ON VARIOUS FINANCIAL TOPICS - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; Same address; Start date January 2017; Approximately 1 hour per month, not during securities trading hours. SHELTER COVE COMMUNITY CHURCH - OFFICER - SAME ADDRESS - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; Start date January 2020; Approximately 8 hours per month, not during securities trading hours. LIONS BASEBALL CLUB - TREASURER AND SECRETARY - NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; Start September 2025; Less than 10 hours per month handling donations and financials for nonprofit baseball club, not during securities trading hours.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2020

Experience


Current

February 9, 2021 - Present

BLOM & HOWELL FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.

Office #1: 3340 Tully Rd. Ste. B4, Modesto, CA 95350
RIA
CRD#: 311830
Modesto, CA
Past

July 26, 2018 - March 31, 2021

SCF INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 123608
MODESTO, CA
Past

July 26, 2018 - March 31, 2021

SCF SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 47275
MODESTO, CA
Past

October 18, 2013 - August 1, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
MODESTO, CA
Past

September 6, 2013 - August 1, 2018

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MODESTO, 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".
B&
BLOM & HOWELL FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.
BLOM & HOWELL FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 311830 / SEC#: 801-123684

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2022 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2022 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
California
(2/9/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/17/2013
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


B&
BLOM & HOWELL FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.
BLOM & HOWELL FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 311830 / SEC#: 801-123684

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/11/2022 Approved)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/13/2022 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/13/2022 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
3340 Tully Rd. Ste. B4, Modesto, CA 95350
Mailing Address
Phone number
(209) 857-5207
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BLOM & HOWELL FINANCIAL PLANNING ADV PART 2A (3/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts924
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 143,765,079

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Company Information


BLOM & HOWELL FINANCIAL PLANNING, INC.

CRD#: 311830Modesto, CA 95350

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