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Michael C Cowles

Michael C Cowles

CFP®
SFMG WEALTH ADVISORS
PLANO, TX
·CRD# 6254495·12 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael C Cowles, CFP®, who also goes by Michael Clifton Cowles, is a registered financial advisor currently at SFMG WEALTH ADVISORS located in Plano, Texas. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Michael Clifton Cowles

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2018

Years of Experience

12 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

SFMG WEALTH ADVISORS·CRD# 107548
RIA
3960 Dallas Parkway Suite 400, Plano, TX 75093
February 10, 2021 - Present
TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC·CRD# 111514
RIA
Frisco, TX
February 6, 2019 - December 31, 2020
TD AMERITRADE, INC.·CRD# 7870
RIA
Frisco, TX
February 6, 2019 - January 11, 2021
TD AMERITRADE, INC.·CRD# 7870
BD
Frisco, TX
February 6, 2019 - January 11, 2021
SAGESPRING WEALTH PARTNERS·CRD# 283515
RIA
Frisco, TX
July 16, 2018 - February 8, 2019
RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 6694
BD
Frisco, TX
June 26, 2018 - December 14, 2018
STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC·CRD# 104555
RIA
Westlake, TX
October 4, 2017 - June 29, 2018
FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC·CRD# 7784
BD
Westlake, TX
February 18, 2014 - June 22, 2018

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Current Firm

SFMG WEALTH ADVISORS
SFMG WEALTH ADVISORS

MORGAN GREGORY PAUL | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GROUP | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | SFMG, LLC. | SFMG WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 107548 / SEC#: 801-44699
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/11/1993 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

3960 Dallas Parkway Suite 400, Plano, TX 75093

Phone Number

(972) 960-6460

# of Employees

39

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 13 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SFMG ADV 2A (3/13/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

4,323

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,956,970,054

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
03/05/2026Cover PageReport
03/31/2025Cover PageReport
03/29/2024Cover PageReport

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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SFMG WEALTH ADVISORS
SFMG WEALTH ADVISORS

MORGAN GREGORY PAUL | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT GROUP | STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | SFMG, LLC. | SFMG WEALTH ADVISORS

CRD#: 107548 / SEC#: 801-44699
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/11/1993 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
Texas
(2/10/2021)

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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 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2017About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 2013About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2014About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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