Michael C. Cowles

SFMG WEALTH ADVISORS

PLANO, TX 75093

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CRD#: 6254495

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.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael Clifton Cowles

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2018

Experience

Current

February 10, 2021 - Present

SFMG WEALTH ADVISORS

Office #1: 3960 Dallas Parkway Suite 400, Plano, TX 75093

RIA

CRD#: 107548

PLANO, TX

Past

February 6, 2019 - December 31, 2020

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 111514

FRISCO, TX

Past

February 6, 2019 - January 11, 2021

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 7870

FRISCO, TX

Past

February 6, 2019 - January 11, 2021

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

CRD#: 7870

FRISCO, TX

Past

July 16, 2018 - February 8, 2019

SAGESPRING WEALTH PARTNERS

RIA

CRD#: 283515

Frisco, TX

Past

June 26, 2018 - December 14, 2018

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 6694

FRISCO, TX

Past

October 4, 2017 - June 29, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 104555

WESTLAKE, TX

Past

February 18, 2014 - June 22, 2018

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 7784

WESTLAKE, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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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 - (8/11/1993 Approved)

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

Texas
(2/10/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/22/2017

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 12/20/2013

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/18/2014

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

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 - (8/11/1993 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

3960 Dallas Parkway Suite 400, Plano, TX 75093

Mailing Address

Phone number

(972) 960-6460

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SFMG ADV 2A (9/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,983
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,524,709,134

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
03/31/2025	Cover Page	Report
03/29/2024	Cover Page	Report
03/02/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Michael C. Cowles

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael C Cowles's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

TD AMERITRADE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

SAGESPRING WEALTH PARTNERS

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SFMG WEALTH ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/22/2017

Series 63

Date: 12/20/2013

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/18/2014

Current Firm

SFMG WEALTH ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

SFMG WEALTH ADVISORS

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