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Michael J. Garton
ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Louisville, KY 40222
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CRD#: 7149886
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Professional summary
Michael Joseph Garton, who also goes by Michael J Garton, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT located in Louisville, Kentucky.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2020. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.
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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael J Garton
Other business activities
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1) Louisville Young Democrats; Not Investment Related; Louisville, KY; Treasurer & Chief Financial Officer; Start Date: 03/2024; 0 hrs/month during securities trading hours; 2 hrs/month outside of securities trading hours; Responsibility for all club funds and for the collection and disbursement of those funds in a responsible manner. 2) Louisville Metro Council, NIR, 601 W Jefferson St. Louisville KY 40202, Local Government Legislative Body, Legislative Aide, 12/2018, 100Hr/0 Trading Hours. Work with Councilman Ackerson on legislation, Government Oversight Committee management and action, helping provide constituent communications and related services. 3) Louisville Grows. Not Investment Related. Louisville, KY. Non-Profit. Treasurer. Start Date 3/1/2025. 5 hrs/mnth outside of securities trading hours. 0 hrs/mnth during securities trading hours. Responsible for fiscal management and reporting of the organization to the board. Review and approve statements and spending reports. Prepare budgets and present them to the board. 4) 1836 Eastern Parkway. not Investment Related. Louisville, KY. Residential Real Estate. Managing Partner. Start Date: 03/2025 . 0hrs/mnth during securities trading hours. 5hrs/mnth outside of securities trading hours. Lease properties, receive rent checks, and arrange for repairs.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 13, 2020 - Present
ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Office #1: Glenview Pointe Business Center 2319 Lime Kiln Lane, Suite A, Louisville, KY 40222RIA
CRD#: 146493
Louisville, KY
Past
November 23, 2020 - July 8, 2021
BENCHMARK ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 305662
Louisville, KY
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GARTON AND ASSOCIATES, LLC | GARTON AND ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | AIM | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANANGEMENT | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT & RETIREMENT PLAN SPECIALISTS
CRD#: 146493 / SEC#: 801-125798
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2022 Approved)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2022 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/17/2022 Terminated)Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/5/2022 Terminated)State Registrations and Notice Filings
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IAR
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IAR
Kentucky(11/13/2020)
IAR
Texas(2/6/2025)
Current Firm
AI
ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | GARTON AND ASSOCIATES, LLC | GARTON AND ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | AIM | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANANGEMENT | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT & RETIREMENT PLAN SPECIALISTS
CRD#: 146493 / SEC#: 801-125798
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/2/2022 Approved)Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2022 Terminated)Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/17/2022 Terminated)Pennsylvania
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Contact information
Main Address
Glenview Pointe Business Center 2319 Lime Kiln Lane, Suite A, Louisville, KY 40222
Mailing Address
Phone number
(502) 212-3000
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
8
SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 386 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 184,871,474 |
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CRD#: 146493Louisville, KY 40222TRUST BUT VERIFY
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