Michael J. Castiello

PRINCIPLE WEALTH

MADISON, CT 06443

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CRD#: 6382294

Professional summary

Michael Joseph Castiello, who also goes by Michael Castiello, is a registered financial advisor currently at PRINCIPLE WEALTH located in Madison, Connecticut.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2014. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael Castiello

Other business activities

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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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Experience

Current

October 31, 2017 - Present

PRINCIPLE WEALTH

Office #1: 670 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443

RIA

CRD#: 290180

MADISON, CT

Past

March 28, 2016 - October 30, 2017

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 127549

MADISON, CT

Past

September 3, 2014 - January 2, 2018

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 127549

MADISON, CT

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PRINCIPLE WEALTH

PRINCIPLE WEALTH | PRINCIPLE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 290180 / SEC#: 801-111911

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2017 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

Connecticut
(10/31/2017)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 10/22/2014

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 1/2/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 9/3/2014

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

PRINCIPLE WEALTH

PRINCIPLE WEALTH | PRINCIPLE WEALTH PARTNERS LLC

CRD#: 290180 / SEC#: 801-111911

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/20/2017 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

670 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443

Mailing Address

Po Box 1007, Madison, CT 06443

Phone number

(203) 318-8892

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FIRM BROCHURE (4/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,732
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,658,955,480

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
08/26/2025	Cover Page	Report
11/13/2024	Cover Page	Report
05/09/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

PRINCIPLE WEALTH

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

ESSEX FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

PRINCIPLE WEALTH

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 10/22/2014

SIE

Date: 1/2/2018

Series 7

Date: 9/3/2014

Current Firm

PRINCIPLE WEALTH

Contact information

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

PRINCIPLE WEALTH

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