Michael Brady has been President, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Compliance Officer of Michael Brady & Co. since June 2003, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Michael Brady holds a Finance degree from The Ohio State University and an MBA in Finance from Cleveland State University. Michael Brady studied Executive Education at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
Michael Brady & Co., LLC is a Westlake, OH firm with $249M under management, 218 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.
Mike Brady is Founder & Principal of Michael Brady & Co., based in Westlake, Ohio. He founded the firm, and for over 35 years has helped families build, preserve, and transfer wealth across generations. He helps families see the big picture, consolidate their accounts, and create clear roadmaps toward their goals. He is involved with the Boy Scouts of America and various community organizations.
Michael Brady’s longest registration is the current one, 22 years at Michael Brady & Co. since 2004. Before joining Michael Brady & Co. in 2004, Michael Brady was registered through Prim Advisors, Incorporated.
- Prim Advisors, Incorporated– · 1 yearCleveland, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111686
Professional designations
Listed by Michael Brady & Co.
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Brady is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from February 2006; the most recent is Texas, in January 2012.
- OhioSince 22 February 2006
- TexasResidentSince 10 January 2012
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 53 | Municipal Securities Principal Examination | 11 May 1988 |
| Series 27 | Financial and Operations Principal Examination | 29 February 1988 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 13 October 1987 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 19 September 1987 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 1 February 1985 |
| Series 22 | Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination | 1 February 1985 |
- Name
- Municipal Securities Principal Examination
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- Financial and Operations Principal Examination
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- General Securities Principal Examination
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- General Securities Representative Examination
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- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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- Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Cameron Brady
- CRD
- 1320686
- Firm
- Michael Brady & Co. · CRD 130093
- Role
- President, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Compliance Officer
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 1985
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- michaelbradyco.com
Where does Michael Brady work?
Michael Brady has been President, Chief Executive Officer & Chief Compliance Officer of Michael Brady & Co., LLC since June 2003, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Michael Brady a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Brady has a current investment-adviser registration in Ohio and Texas, through Michael Brady & Co. since July 2004.
How many years of experience does Michael Brady have?
Michael Brady has 41 years in the financial industry, since March 1985, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Brady passed?
Michael Brady has passed 6 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 22, Series 7, Series 24, Series 27 and Series 53. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in February 1985.
Where did Michael Brady work before Michael Brady & Co.?
Before Michael Brady & Co., Michael Brady was registered through Prim Advisors, Incorporated, January 2003 to June 2004.
Is Michael Brady registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Brady has no current broker registration.
Is Michael Brady a CFP?
Michael Brady & Co. lists Michael Brady with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Michael Brady’s record?
Search CRD 1320686 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Brady’s full registration record.
