Michael Cavendish has been an investment adviser representative at Vandalia Wealth Management since April 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Michael Cavendish holds a Finance degree from West Virginia University and a Master of Business Administration from West Virginia University.
Vandalia Wealth Management Incorporated is a Charleston, WV firm with $250M under management, 469 clients and 15 advisers across 6 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.
Michael D. Cavendish is Wealth Advisor of Vandalia Wealth. A founder of Vandalia Wealth's Beckley regional office, he has been in the financial services industry since 1981. He focuses on private client advisory and consulting services. His career has blended sales, advisory and management roles in banking and financial services in Fortune 500 corporations.
Michael Cavendish’s longest registration was 32 years at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC (1990–2023). Before joining Vandalia Wealth Management in 2026, Michael Cavendish was registered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC.
- Vandalia WealthCurrent– present · under a yearBeckley, WV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 340089
- Axxcess Wealth Management, LLCAlso current– present · 3 yearsBeckley, WV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 164081
- Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC– · 32 yearsBeckley, WV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 19616
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Cavendish is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states, as a resident of Texas. The first approvals date from June 2023; the most recent is Texas, in November 2024.
- TexasResidentSince 14 November 2024
- West VirginiaSince 30 June 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 9 | General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination | 2 January 2023 |
| Series 10 | General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination | 2 January 2023 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 13 July 2006 |
| Series 3 | National Commodity Futures Examination | 1 June 1988 |
| Series 8 | General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module) | 2 February 1988 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 3 February 1982 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 16 January 1982 |
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- National Commodity Futures Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Dean Cavendish
- CRD
- 1029421
- Firm
- Vandalia Wealth Management · CRD 340089
- Office
- 101 N. KANAWHA, SUITE 301, Beckley, WV 25801
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 1982
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- vandaliawealth.com
Where does Michael Cavendish work?
Michael Cavendish is an investment adviser representative registered through Vandalia Wealth Management Incorporated since April 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Michael Cavendish a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Cavendish has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and West Virginia, through Vandalia Wealth Management since April 2026.
How many years of experience does Michael Cavendish have?
Michael Cavendish has 44 years in the financial industry, since January 1982, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Cavendish passed?
Michael Cavendish has passed 7 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 8, Series 3, Series 65, Series 9 and Series 10. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in January 1982. FINRA credited Michael Cavendish with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Cavendish work before Vandalia Wealth Management?
Before Vandalia Wealth Management, Michael Cavendish was registered through Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, December 1990 to October 2023.
Where is Michael Cavendish based?
Michael Cavendish’s registered office is in Beckley, WV.
Is Michael Cavendish registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Cavendish has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Michael Cavendish’s record?
Search CRD 1029421 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Cavendish’s full registration record.