Michael Whitney
CFP®Professional Summary
Michael Whitney, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at SOLITUDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. located in Charlottesville, Virginia. 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 63, Series 7TO and SIE exams.
At a Glance
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
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Credentials
Years of Experience
6 years in the financial services industry
Current & Past Employments
Current
Past
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Current Firm
GENE MICHAEL KOWALSKI | SOLITUDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SOLITUDE FINANCIAL SERVICES | KOWALSKI CONSULTING
Contact Information
Main Address
236 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902Phone Number
(434) 218-2201# of Employees
8SEC notice filing (8 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 8 US states and territories.
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
787AUM (Assets Under Management)
$363,512,536Accountant Surprise Examination Report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2026 | Cover Page | Report |
| 01/23/2026 | Cover Page | Report |
| 07/29/2024 | Cover Page | Report |
| 10/24/2023 | Cover Page | Report |
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Other business activities
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Primary Firm SEC Registration
GENE MICHAEL KOWALSKI | SOLITUDE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | SOLITUDE FINANCIAL SERVICES | KOWALSKI CONSULTING
State Registrations and Notice Filings
(2/3/2026)
(2/3/2026)
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Exams
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