Michael W. Galvin

CW ADVISORS

Boston, MA 02210

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CRD#: 6450223

Professional summary

Michael William Galvin, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CW ADVISORS, LLC located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2015. Michael has worked at 2 firms .

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

October 28, 2020 - Present

CW ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 155 Seaport Blvd 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210

RIA

CRD#: 310873

Boston, MA

Past

September 9, 2015 - December 2, 2020

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA

CRD#: 149446

BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CW ADVISORS, LLC

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 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.

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IAR

Massachusetts
(10/28/2020)

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Current Firm

CW ADVISORS, LLC

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | CW ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 310873 / SEC#: 801-119667

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/21/2020 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

155 Seaport Blvd 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02210

Mailing Address

Phone number

(617) 428-7600

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

110

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CW ADVISORS WRAP FEE PROGRAM (9/9/2025)

CW ADVISORS ADV PART 2A (9/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	12,836
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 9,301,984,860

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/02/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/20/2023	Cover Page	Report

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Michael W. Galvin

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

CW ADVISORS, LLC

CONGRESS WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

CW ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Current Firm

CW ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

CW ADVISORS, LLC

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