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Michael D. Malone

ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
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CRD#: 817458
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Professional summary


Michael Dennis Malone, who also goes by Michael D Malone, is a registered financial advisor currently at ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1976. Michael has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael D Malone

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.NAME OF BUSINESS:MICHAEL MALONE INVESTMENT ADVISORY, 656 E. SWEDESFORD RD, SUITE 301, WAYNE, PA 19087 484-580-2277. NO SEPARATE EMAIL. THIS BUSINESS IS A DBA. NATURE OF BUSINESS:INVESTMENT ADVICE. IS THIS BUSINESS INVESTMENT RELATED:YES. TITLE:PRINCIPAL. DUTIES:OFFER INVESTMENT ADVICE FOR A FEE. APPROX. # OF HOURS PER MONTH DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY:140. # OF HOURS DEVOTED TO THIS BUSINESS DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS:8. FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THIS BUSINESS:YES. HOW COMPENSATED:FEES.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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Experience


Current

December 7, 2023 - Present

ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 2200 Renaissance Blvd Suite 340, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
RIA
CRD#: 321748
King Of Prussia, PA
Past

November 5, 2020 - December 7, 2023

ALMANACK INVESTMENT PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 282428
Wayne, PA
Past

July 6, 2015 - November 5, 2020

MERCAP ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 170092
PAOLI, PA
Past

December 23, 2011 - January 5, 2016

MERION WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 152680
SWARTHMORE, PA
Past

November 14, 2011 - December 22, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
SWARTHMORE, PA
Past

April 23, 2004 - December 22, 2011

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
SWARTHMORE, PA
Past

July 20, 2000 - April 23, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 19616
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
Past

October 1, 1999 - April 23, 2004

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

April 27, 1998 - October 1, 1999

FIRST UNION CAPITAL MARKETS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 6124
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

November 30, 1995 - May 5, 1998

JANNEY MONTGOMERY SCOTT LLC

BD
CRD#: 463
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

January 15, 1990 - December 11, 1995

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
NEW YORK, NY
Past

April 5, 1988 - October 11, 1988

MERITOR GROUP INVESTMENTS CORP.

BD
CRD#: 18167
Past

November 18, 1985 - March 10, 1987

HOPPER SOLIDAY & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 409
Past

May 12, 1983 - March 4, 1985

MOSELEY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7908
Past

December 3, 1980 - May 19, 1983

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

February 23, 1979 - November 29, 1980

MOSELEY SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 7908
Past

February 6, 1979 - February 23, 1979

MOSELEY, HALLGARTEN & ESTABROOK INC

BD
CRD#: 7501
Past

September 26, 1978 - March 10, 1979

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
Past

January 27, 1976 - March 10, 1979

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 572

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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ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
AB GROUP | VERITY WEALTH ADVISORS | PETERS WEALTH ADVISORS | MICHAEL MALONE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | MARSINI ESTATE & WEALTH | JAMES W. JUDGE IV | FRONT STREET FINANCIAL | ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ETHOS FAMILY OFFICE | CHAPWOOD INVESTMENTS | ASCENDANT 360 | ALPHA WHISKEY

CRD#: 321748 / SEC#: 801-125779

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2022 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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
Pennsylvania
(12/7/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/12/1994
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


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ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
AB GROUP | VERITY WEALTH ADVISORS | PETERS WEALTH ADVISORS | MICHAEL MALONE INVESTMENT ADVISORY | MARSINI ESTATE & WEALTH | JAMES W. JUDGE IV | FRONT STREET FINANCIAL | ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | ETHOS FAMILY OFFICE | CHAPWOOD INVESTMENTS | ASCENDANT 360 | ALPHA WHISKEY

CRD#: 321748 / SEC#: 801-125779

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/2/2022 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
2200 Renaissance Blvd Suite 340, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Mailing Address
Phone number
(484) 889-7270
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
36

SEC notice filing (24 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP BROCHURE (4/23/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,935
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,576,974,645

Red Flags


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Company Information


ETHOS FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 321748King Of Prussia, PA 19406

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