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Michael Ernst

Ernst & CO. Wealth Management · Manhattan Beach, California

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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Facts

FirmErnst & CO. Wealth Management
Based in Manhattan Beach, California
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets · Hourly · Performance-based fees
Assets under management$11M across 18 accounts
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in CA · CRD 2554431
Exams passedSeries 63 (1994) · Series 65 (2015)
Firm size1 employee
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.ernstwealth.com
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How Michael's firm compares

  • Ernst & CO. Wealth Management's average account is about $611,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 18 accounts).

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Questions about Michael

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.

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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