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Michael J. Cochran

BENTOAK CAPITAL
Fort Worth, TX 76109
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CRD#: 6368586
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Professional summary


Michael Joseph Cochran, CFP®, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at BENTOAK CAPITAL located in Fort Worth, 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 63, 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.
1.) 12/2021 - C6 Business Owner; Investment Related: No; Location - Business Location 2213 Stanley Ave; Duties: Cattle Sales; Hours devoted per month to business during trading hours 0; Hours devoted per month outside of business hours 24. 2.) 12/2021 - Ranch Hand; Investment Related: No; Location - Fisher County; Duties: Cattle Sales; Hours devoted per month to business during trading hours 0; Hours devoted per month outside of business hours 48. 3.) 12/2021 - Rental Property Owner; Investment Related: No; Location - 3808 Calmont Ave; 3217 Merida Ave Fort Worth TX; Duties: Owner; Hours devoted per month to business during trading hours 0; Hours devoted per month outside of business hours 5. 4.) 12/2021 - Rental Property Owner; Investment Related: No; Location - Hermleigh, Scurry Count TX; Duties: Owner; Hours devoted per month to business during trading hours 0; Hours devoted per month outside of business hours 6. 5.) 01/2024 - 1881 Resources LLC; Investment Related: No; Location - Business Location; Duties: Tax/Invest Entity Owner; Hours devoted per month to business during trading hours 0; Hours devoted per month outside of business hours 15. 6.) 01/2024 - Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Property Rights & Tax Committee; Investment Related: No; Location - Business Location; Duties: Committee Member; Hours devoted per month to business during trading hours 0; Hours devoted per month outside of business hours 5.

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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®

Experience


Current

January 3, 2022 - Present

BENTOAK CAPITAL

Office #1: 5000 Overton Plaza Suite 110, Fort Worth, TX 76109
RIA
CRD#: 173563
Fort Worth, TX
Past

December 17, 2021 - December 20, 2024

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
FT WORTH, TX
Past

August 8, 2019 - August 9, 2019

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

RIA
CRD#: 5393
Westlake, TX
Past

August 8, 2019 - December 7, 2021

SCHWAB WEALTH ADVISORY, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 159035
Westlake, TX
Past

August 8, 2019 - December 7, 2021

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
Westlake, TX
Past

March 10, 2018 - June 6, 2019

FROST INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 286129
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

October 31, 2017 - June 6, 2019

FROST BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 17465
FORT WORTH, TX
Past

July 9, 2014 - December 31, 2016

FROST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 146148
FORT WORTH, TX

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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BENTOAK CAPITAL
BENTOAK CAPITAL | SNOW GARRETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PGA FINANCIAL | PARKER, GELINEAU AND ASSOCIATES | LEGACY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | GARRETT WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 173563 / SEC#: 801-80598

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/25/2014 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Texas
(1/3/2022)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 2/9/2018
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BC
BENTOAK CAPITAL
BENTOAK CAPITAL | SNOW GARRETT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | PGA FINANCIAL | PARKER, GELINEAU AND ASSOCIATES | LEGACY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | GARRETT WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 173563 / SEC#: 801-80598

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/25/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
201 Ft. Worth Hwy., Weatherford, TX 76086
Mailing Address
Phone number
(817) 550-6750
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
16

SEC notice filing (2 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

GARRETT WEALTH ADVISORY GROUP - WRAP FEE BROCHURE (9/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,769
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 803,657,019

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Company Information


BENTOAK CAPITAL

CRD#: 173563Fort Worth, TX 76109

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