Charles McAteer has been an investment adviser representative at Aria Wealth Management since October 2019, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Charles McAteer holds a Degree in Nuclear Engineering from US Military Academy at West Point.
Aria Wealth Management, Inc. is a Saratoga, CA firm with $130M under management, 249 clients and 6 advisers across 5 offices, as of its April 2026 filing.
Charles McAteer is with ARIA Wealth Management. He spent 24 years in the Army, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He joined Morgan Stanley as a Financial Advisor and left as a First Vice President after 20 years to form the Fortress Retirement Group, which he moved to ARIA Wealth Management after four and a half years at Raymond James.
Charles McAteer’s longest registration is the current one, 7 years at Aria Wealth Management since 2019. Before joining Aria Wealth Management in 2019, Charles McAteer was registered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc and Morgan Stanley.
- Aria Wealth ManagementCurrent– present · 7 yearsSaratoga, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 288450
- Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc– · 4 yearsAtlanta, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149018
- Morgan Stanley– · 5 yearsAtlanta, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 149777
- Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated– · 2 yearsAtlanta, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8209
- Morgan Stanley– · 4 yearsAtlanta, GA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7556
Investment adviser representative registrations
Charles McAteer is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. Each was approved in October 2019.
- GeorgiaSince 15 October 2019
- TexasResidentSince 16 October 2019
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 6 December 1995 |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 28 November 1995 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 20 November 1995 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 13 November 1995 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Charles Francis McAteer
- CRD
- 2667877
- Firm
- Aria Wealth Management · CRD 288450
- Office
- 20640 3RD STEET, SUITE 300, Saratoga, CA 95070
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- November 1995
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- ariawealth.com
Where does Charles McAteer work?
Charles McAteer is an investment adviser representative registered through Aria Wealth Management, Inc. since October 2019, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Charles McAteer a financial advisor?
Yes. Charles McAteer has a current investment-adviser registration in Georgia and Texas, through Aria Wealth Management since October 2019.
How many years of experience does Charles McAteer have?
Charles McAteer has 30 years in the financial industry, since November 1995, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Charles McAteer passed?
Charles McAteer has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 31 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in November 1995. FINRA credited Charles McAteer with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Charles McAteer work before Aria Wealth Management?
Before Aria Wealth Management, Charles McAteer was registered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc, March 2015 to October 2019; Morgan Stanley, June 2009 to February 2015; Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, April 2007 to June 2009; Morgan Stanley, March 2003 to April 2007.
Where is Charles McAteer based?
Charles McAteer’s registered office is in Saratoga, CA.
Is Charles McAteer registered with FINRA?
No. Charles McAteer has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Charles McAteer’s record?
Search CRD 2667877 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Charles McAteer’s full registration record.
