Michelle Orellana

SPARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

RICHMOND, VA 23226

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CRD#: 6816719

Professional summary

Michelle Orellana, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SPARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Richmond, Virginia.

Michelle is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2018. Michelle has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

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

Start date: 2021

Experience

Current

March 18, 2024 - Present

SPARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 7130 Glen Forest Drive Suite 110, Richmond, VA 23226

RIA

CRD#: 296914

RICHMOND, VA

Past

September 25, 2018 - February 29, 2024

VERUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS

RIA

CRD#: 106744

RICHMOND, VA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

SPARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

SPARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SPARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 296914 / SEC#: 801-132555

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2025 Approved)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/5/2025 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2025 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2025 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2025 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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

North Carolina
(4/22/2024)

IAR

Pennsylvania
(5/7/2024)

IAR

Texas
(3/18/2024)

IAR

Virginia
(3/18/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.

Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 9/25/2018

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

SPARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

SPARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SPARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 296914 / SEC#: 801-132555

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/28/2025 Approved)

North Carolina

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/5/2025 Terminated)

Pennsylvania

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2025 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/29/2025 Terminated)

Virginia

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/30/2025 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

7130 Glen Forest Drive Suite 110, Richmond, VA 23226

Mailing Address

Phone number

(804) 451-1210

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SPARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS FORM ADV PART 2A (8/4/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	507
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 115,811,162

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Michelle Orellana

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

SPARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

VERUS FINANCIAL PARTNERS

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SPARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 9/25/2018

Current Firm

SPARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Contact information

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

SPARK FINANCIAL ADVISORS

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