Michael Aroesty has been Chief Investment Officer of D.B. Root & Company since May 2019, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Michael Aroesty holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Williams College.
D.B. Root & Company, LLC is a Pittsburgh, PA firm with $952M under management, 777 clients and 15 advisers across 2 offices, as of its June 2026 filing.
Michael J. Aroesty is Chief Investment Officer of DBR & CO, based in Pittsburgh. He leads the firm's Investment Committee and manages its investment strategy and operations activities, including asset allocation, investment due diligence, manager selection and portfolio construction. He also leads Generational Wealth, working with select multi-generational families, and advises institutions on their investment objectives and strategies.
Michael Aroesty’s longest registration is the current one, 11 years at D.B. Root & Company since 2015. Before joining D.B. Root & Company in 2015, Michael Aroesty was registered through Commonwealth Financial Network.
- D.B. Root & Company, LLCCurrent– present · 11 yearsBasalt, CO · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 188512
- Commonwealth Financial Network– · 2 yearsPittsburgh, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 8032
Professional designations
Listed by D.B. Root & Company
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Aroesty is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from October 2015; the most recent is Texas, in July 2019.
- PennsylvaniaSince 1 October 2015
- TexasSince 31 July 2019
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 1 November 2010 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 23 July 2010 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael J Aroesty
- CRD
- 5692113
- Firm
- D.B. Root & Company · CRD 188512
- Role
- Chief Investment Officer
- Office
- 144 Midland Ave, Basalt, CO 81621
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2013
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- dbroot.com
Where does Michael Aroesty work?
Michael Aroesty has been Chief Investment Officer of D.B. Root & Company, LLC since May 2019, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Michael Aroesty a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Aroesty has a current investment-adviser registration in Pennsylvania and Texas, through D.B. Root & Company since October 2015.
How many years of experience does Michael Aroesty have?
Michael Aroesty has 13 years in the financial industry, since April 2013, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Aroesty passed?
Michael Aroesty has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in July 2010. FINRA credited Michael Aroesty with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Aroesty work before D.B. Root & Company?
Before D.B. Root & Company, Michael Aroesty was registered through Commonwealth Financial Network, April 2013 to September 2015.
Where is Michael Aroesty based?
Michael Aroesty’s registered office is in Basalt, CO.
Is Michael Aroesty registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Aroesty has no current broker registration.
Is Michael Aroesty a CFP?
D.B. Root & Company lists Michael Aroesty with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Michael Aroesty’s record?
Search CRD 5692113 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Aroesty’s full registration record.
David RootChief Executive- Heather OstrowskiChief Financial Officer
Jesse RootChief Operating Officer- Richard ChenChief Compliance Officer