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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.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Michael J Garton
Other business activities
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
November 13, 2020 - Present
ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Office #1: 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
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
Kentucky(11/13/2020)
IAR
Texas(2/6/2025)
Current Firm
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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)PREMIUM
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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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Company Information
ADVANTAGE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
CRD#: 146493Louisville, KY 40222TRUST BUT VERIFY
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