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Michael Banta

Banta Asset Management · Newport Beach, California

Michael Banta is a fee-only financial advisor at Banta Asset Management in Newport Beach, California. Banta Asset Management reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmBanta Asset Management
Based in Newport Beach, California
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly · Fixed fees
Assets under management$128.7M across 211 accounts
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in CA, TX · CRD 2390390
Exams passedSeries 63 (1993) · Series 65 (1993)
Firm size4 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.bantaassetmanagement.com

How Michael's firm compares

  • Banta Asset Management's average account is about $610,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 211 accounts).

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Questions about Michael

Is Michael Banta a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Michael holds no broker registration, and Banta Asset Management reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

How does Michael charge for financial advice?

Michael's firm, Banta Asset Management, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is Michael Banta based?

Michael Banta is based in Newport Beach, California.

Is Michael Banta registered with the SEC?

Yes. Michael Banta is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA and TX (CRD 2390390), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Banta Asset Management manage?

Banta Asset Management reports $128.7M across 211 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Michael Banta?

Through Michael's website, www.bantaassetmanagement.com.

What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms

Where this information comes from

  • SEC adviser records : the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
  • SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
  • Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.

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