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Michael W. Trent
VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS
FORT WAYNE, IN 46804
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CRD#: 6270229
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Professional summary
Michael William Trent, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2013. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. VESTIA ADVISORS, LLC (DBAS "VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS" AND "VESTIA RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANT"); INVESTMENT RELATED; 9121 ILLINOIS RD. STE. 51, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804; SEC REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISER; CEO/INVESTMENT ADVISER REPRESENTATIVE; 01/2018; 120 HOURS PER MONTH; 100 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLE. 2. VESTIA INSURANCE, LLC (DBAS "VESTIA INSURANCE SERVICES" AND "VESTIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS"); INVESTMENT RELATED; INSURANCE AGENCY; 9121 ILLINOIS RD. STE. 51, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804; CEO/AGENT; 01/2018; 10 HOURS PER MONTH; 10 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLE . 3. VESTIA HOLDINGS, LLC; ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ENTITY; 9121 ILLINOIS RD. STE. 51, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804; MANAGING MEMBER; 01/2018; <1 HOUR PER MONTH; <1 HOUR PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLE. 4. VESTIA VENTURES, LLC; MANAGING MEMBER OF SPVS MIRUS, MIRUS QP AND MIRUS NEW OPPORTUNITY, CONSULTING FIRM, AND ANGEL INVESTOR; 9121 ILLINOIS RD. STE. 51, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804; MANAGING MEMBER; 03/2018; 20 HOURS PER MONTH; 18 HOURS PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLE 5. VESTIA BROKERAGE, LLC; CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP REQUIRING ASSIGNMENT OF CERTAIN COMMISSIONS; INVESTMENT RELATED; 9121 ILLINOIS RD. STE. 51, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804; MANAGING MEMBER; 9121 ILLINOIS RD. STE. 51, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804; MANAGING MEMBER; 12/2019; <1 HOUR PER MONTH; <1 HOUR PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLE. 6. VESTIA CONTRACT NEGOTIATION, LLC; CONTRACT NEGOTIATION SERVICES FOR PROFESSIONALS; NON-INVESTMENT RELATED; 9121 ILLINOIS RD. STE. 51, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804; MANAGING MEMBER; 12/2019; <1 HOUR PER MONTH; <1 HOUR PER MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS; EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ROLE. 7. HELD-AWAY METHOD, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 9121 ILLINOIS RD. STE. 51, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804; INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY/CONSULTING SERVICE; OWNER; 03/2019; 5-10 HOURS PER MONTH, ALL DURING SECURITIES HOURS; CONSULTING SERVICES THROUGH THE BUSINESS TO OTHER BUSINESSES AND LICENSE TO USE OUR HELD-AWAY METHOD FOR INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT. 8. LOUD CAPITAL, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; PRIVATE EQUITY FUND COMPANY THAT PROVIDES GP AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO PRIVATE INVESTMENT FUNDS; 550 WEST WASHINGTON BLVD, SUITE 201, CHICAGO, IL, 60661; INVESTOR; 03/2019; 5-10 HOURS PER MONTH, ALL DURING SECURITIES HOURS; VENTURE CAPITAL FIRM PROVIDING CAPITAL, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND EDUCATION. 9. SAHWA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC; INVESTMENT RELATED; 9121 ILLINOIS RD STE. 51, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804; PERSONAL MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING COMPANY NOT UTILIZED FOR ANY CLIENT PURPOSES; MANAGING MEMBER; 10/2017-PRESENT; 1-2 HRS/MO DURING TRADING HRS; DUTIES INCLUDE MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING. 10. BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK; NOT INVESTMENT RELATED; 111 E WAYNE ST, SUITE 555, FORT WAYNE, IN 46802; 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES ON BUILDING AWARENESS ABOUT AND RAISING FUNDS TO COMBAT WEEKEND FOOD INSECURITY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM; VOLUNTEER; TREASURER; 1/23; 10 HRS PER MONTH, 2 DURING TRADING HOURS FOR BOARD MEETINGS; TREASURER
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
January 2, 2018 - Present
VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS
Office #1: 9121 Illinois Road Suite 51, Fort Wayne, IN 46804RIA
CRD#: 290565
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past
December 4, 2013 - January 2, 2018
LARSON FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 140599
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past
November 20, 2013 - December 31, 2017
LARSON FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 152517
FORT WAYNE, IN
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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VP
VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS
HELD AWAY METHOD, LLC | VESTIA VENTURES, LLC | VESTIA RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS | VESTIA INSURANCE, LLC | VESTIA CONTRACT NEGOTIATION, LLC | VESTIA BROKERAGE, LLC | VESTIA ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 290565 / SEC#: 801-112175
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/13/2017 Approved)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
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IAR
Indiana(6/20/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
VP
VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS
HELD AWAY METHOD, LLC | VESTIA VENTURES, LLC | VESTIA RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | VESTIA PERSONAL WEALTH ADVISORS | VESTIA INSURANCE, LLC | VESTIA CONTRACT NEGOTIATION, LLC | VESTIA BROKERAGE, LLC | VESTIA ADVISORS, LLC
CRD#: 290565 / SEC#: 801-112175
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
9121 Illinois Road Suite 51, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 669-1126
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
27
SEC notice filing (28 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 3,829 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 827,349,846 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 11/22/2024 | ||
| 10/30/2024 | ||
| 02/28/2023 |
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