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Michael J. Macdonald
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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CRD#: 736552
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Professional summary
Michael Jon Macdonald, AIF®, who also goes by Mike Macdonald, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY located in Pleasant Hill, 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.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Macdonald
Other business activities
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1)MICHAEL J MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - TRUSTEE - MAINTAIN SELF DIRECTED EMPLOYEE/COMPANY'S PROFIT SHARING PLAN - PLEASANT HILLS, 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
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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Experience
Current
February 16, 2024 - Present
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
Office #1: 2300 Contra Costa Blvd Suite 175, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523RIA
CRD#: 297713
Pleasant Hill, CA
Past
March 10, 2017 - March 19, 2024
MICHAEL MACDONALD FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC,
RIA
CRD#: 286417
PLEASANT HILL, CA
Past
April 18, 2012 - March 10, 2017
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
RIA
CRD#: 20804
PLEASANT HILLS, CA
Past
April 18, 2012 - March 10, 2017
UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES OF AMERICA A LIMITED PARTNER
BD
CRD#: 20804
PLEASANT HILLS, CA
Past
January 31, 2000 - April 26, 2012
OSAIC FS, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 3870
PLEASANT HILL, CA
Past
February 19, 1998 - October 14, 2004
INDEPENDENT ADVISERS GROUP CORP
RIA
CRD#: 106684
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past
January 9, 1998 - April 26, 2012
OSAIC FS, INC.
BD
CRD#: 3870
PLEASANT HILL, CA
Past
January 1, 1991 - January 15, 1998
AMERICAN INVESTORS COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 38
SAN RAMON, CA
Past
March 25, 1988 - December 21, 1990
SIGNATOR FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 19061
BOSTON, MA
Past
April 1, 1987 - January 1, 1988
SYMETRA SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 739
Past
September 4, 1981 - November 23, 1985
VP DISTRIBUTORS LLC
BD
CRD#: 3036
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | 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 | BLACKHEATH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP
CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
California(2/16/2024)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
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FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
ARISTOTLE ADVISORS, LLC | PEARSON CONSULTANTS, INC. | 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 | BLACKHEATH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | BANKLER ADVISORY SERVICES, LLP
CRD#: 297713 / SEC#: 801-113605
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
Greensboro, NC
Mailing Address
Phone number
(336) 715-3300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
17
SEC notice filing (9 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 500 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 306,343,419 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 11/27/2024 | ||
| 02/27/2024 | ||
| 04/28/2023 |
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Company Information
FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY
CRD#: 297713Pleasant Hill, CA 94523TRUST BUT VERIFY
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