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Michael Jon Macdonald

AIF®
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
DANVILLE, CA
·CRD# 736552·45 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Jon Macdonald, AIF®, who also goes by Mike Macdonald, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY located in Danville, California. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Mike Macdonald

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Years of Experience

45 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY·CRD# 297713
RIA
Danville, CA
February 16, 2024 - Present
MICHAEL MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC,·CRD# 286417
RIA
Pleasant Hill, CA
March 10, 2017 - March 19, 2024
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER·CRD# 20804
RIA
Pleasant Hills, CA
April 18, 2012 - March 10, 2017
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER·CRD# 20804
BD
Pleasant Hills, CA
April 18, 2012 - March 10, 2017
OSAIC FS, INC.·CRD# 3870
RIA
Pleasant Hill, CA
January 31, 2000 - April 26, 2012
INDEPENDENT ADVISERS GROUP CORP·CRD# 106684
RIA
Walnut Creek, CA
February 19, 1998 - October 14, 2004
OSAIC FS, INC.·CRD# 3870
BD
Pleasant Hill, CA
January 9, 1998 - April 26, 2012
AMERICAN INVESTORS COMPANY·CRD# 38
BD
San Ramon, CA
January 1, 1991 - January 15, 1998
SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 19061
BD
Boston, MA
March 25, 1988 - December 21, 1990
SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 739
BD
April 1, 1987 - January 1, 1988
VP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC·CRD# 3036
BD
September 4, 1981 - November 23, 1985

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Current Firm

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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | PAINT CREEK INVESTMENT ADVISORS | OAK KNOLL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | MICHAEL MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | JOSHUA TREE INVESTMENTS | GIARDINA & BRESETT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | GBK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY | ENVISION FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, LLC | EAGLE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC | DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | DONOHUE CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | CORNERSTONE ADVISORY CONSULTING, LLC | CONDLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CLEAR PERSPECTIVE ADVISORS, LLC | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP

CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2018 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

Greensboro, NC

Phone Number

(336) 715-3300

# of Employees

16

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 10 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV 2A BROCHURE (7/23/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

501

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$322,258,950

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
07/01/2026Cover PageReport
10/27/2025Cover PageReport
11/27/2024Cover PageReport
02/27/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1)MICHAEL J MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - TRUSTEE - MAINTAIN SELF DIRECTED EMPLOYEE/COMPANY'S PROFIT SHARING PLAN - Danville, CA. - SINCE 08/1984.---12 hours a month/0 hours trading hours 2) Anixter and Oser - AGENT/REP - INSURANCE - Navato, CA. - SINCE 08/2019 -- 6 hours a month/0 hours trading hours 3)ESTATE OF HOWARD FRANKLIN HAAS - Personal Representative\Trustee - Collecting loans, restoring and selling the Condo in Kirkland, Completing and Audit of the Estate, Directing Counsel and accountants in the Estate Tax (Federal and State) as well as Personal Tax returns. Liquidating Release Holding
(2) and Placing the Cash in the Trust. Managing Family and estate financial needs. INVESTMENT RELATED - START DATE: 10/31/2016 - ADDRESS: , Bellveue WA --12 hours a month/0 hours trading hours

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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".
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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | PAINT CREEK INVESTMENT ADVISORS | OAK KNOLL CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC | MICHAEL MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | JOSHUA TREE INVESTMENTS | GIARDINA & BRESETT CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. | GBK FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY | ENVISION FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY, LLC | EAGLE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC | DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | DONOHUE CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | CORNERSTONE ADVISORY CONSULTING, LLC | CONDLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | CLEAR PERSPECTIVE ADVISORS, LLC | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP

CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (7/13/2018 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.
IAR
California
(2/16/2024)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Oct 1998About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 1996About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Mar 2017About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Nov 1995About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Sep 1981About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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