Maxwell Madson has been Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & Principal of Madson Wealth Advisors since February 2026, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Maxwell Madson holds a BA in Economics from the University of California Santa Barbara.
Madson Wealth Advisors Inc. is a Santa Rosa, CA firm with $209M under management, 171 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its April 2026 filing.
Maxwell Madson is a Wealth Advisor of Madson Wealth Advisors. Max offers guidance in public and private investments, cash-flow planning, legacy planning and estate planning services, tax planning and insurance planning. He worked as an Investment Advisor for nine years at a large firm before moving to Madson Wealth Advisors in 2024.
Maxwell Madson’s longest registration was 8 years at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. (2015–2024). Before joining Madson Wealth Advisors in 2026, Maxwell Madson was registered through Commonwealth Financial Network and Thrivent Investment Management Inc.
- Madson Wealth Advisors Inc.Current– present · under a yearSanta Rosa, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 338608
- Commonwealth Financial Network– · 2 yearsSanta Rosa, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8032
- Thrivent Investment Management Inc.– · 8 yearsSanta Rosa, CA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 18387
Professional designations
Listed by Madson Wealth Advisors
- CFA®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Maxwell Madson is registered as an investment adviser representative in 3 states, as a resident of Texas. Each was approved in February 2026.
- CaliforniaSince 9 February 2026
- New HampshireSince 17 February 2026
- TexasResidentSince 9 February 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 30 April 2015 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 13 April 2015 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Maxwell Dakota Madson
- CRD
- 6429368
- Firm
- Madson Wealth Advisors · CRD 338608
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & Principal
- Office
- 1160 NORTH DUTTON AVE, STE 210, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2015
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- madsonwealth.com
Where does Maxwell Madson work?
Maxwell Madson has been Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer & Principal of Madson Wealth Advisors Inc. since February 2026, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Maxwell Madson a financial advisor?
Yes. Maxwell Madson has a current investment-adviser registration in California, New Hampshire and Texas, through Madson Wealth Advisors since February 2026.
How many years of experience does Maxwell Madson have?
Maxwell Madson has 11 years in the financial industry, since April 2015, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Maxwell Madson passed?
Maxwell Madson has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in April 2015. FINRA credited Maxwell Madson with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Maxwell Madson work before Madson Wealth Advisors?
Before Madson Wealth Advisors, Maxwell Madson was registered through Commonwealth Financial Network, February 2024 to February 2026; Thrivent Investment Management Inc., May 2015 to February 2024.
Where is Maxwell Madson based?
Maxwell Madson’s registered office is in Santa Rosa, CA.
Is Maxwell Madson registered with FINRA?
No. Maxwell Madson has no current broker registration.
Is Maxwell Madson a CFA charterholder?
Madson Wealth Advisors lists Maxwell Madson with the CFA credential (“CFA®”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Maxwell Madson’s record?
Search CRD 6429368 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Maxwell Madson’s full registration record.