James M. O'brien

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES

Wheeling, WV 26003

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CRD#: 7486998

Professional summary

James Michael O'brien II, who also goes by Michael O'brien, is a registered financial advisor currently at MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC. located in Wheeling, West Virginia.

James is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2022. James has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Michael O'brien

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 7, 2022 - Present

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

Office #1: 2100 Market Street, Wheeling, WV 26003

RIA

CRD#: 135184

Wheeling, WV

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 135184 / SEC#: 801-64584

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2005 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

West Virginia
(1/7/2022)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 12/10/2021

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 135184 / SEC#: 801-64584

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/4/2005 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

2100 Market Street, Wheeling, WV 26003

Mailing Address

Phone number

(304) 230-2400

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MCWS ADV PART 2A 2025 (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	5,213
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 2,532,619,554

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/21/2025	Cover Page	Report
07/26/2024	Cover Page	Report
09/27/2023	Cover Page	Report

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James M. O'brien

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 12/10/2021

Current Firm

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (26 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

MCKINLEY CARTER WEALTH SERVICES, INC.

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