# Michael Ernst

> Michael Ernst is a fee-only financial advisor at Ernst & CO. Wealth Management in Manhattan Beach, California. Ernst & CO. Wealth Management reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and performance-based fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Ernst & CO. Wealth Management
- **Based in:** Manhattan Beach, California
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Performance-based fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $11M across 18 accounts
- **CRD:** 2554431 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2554431)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in CA
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (1994), Series 65 (2015)
- **Firm size:** 1 employee
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** https://www.ernstwealth.com/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Michael Ernst a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Michael holds no broker registration, and Ernst & CO. Wealth 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, Ernst & CO. Wealth Management, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and performance-based fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Michael Ernst based?

Michael Ernst is based in Manhattan Beach, California.

### Is Michael Ernst registered with the SEC?

Yes. Michael Ernst is registered as an investment adviser representative in CA (CRD 2554431), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Ernst & CO. Wealth Management manage?

Ernst & CO. Wealth Management reports $11M across 18 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Michael Ernst?

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

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/2554431): 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 and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026

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