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Michael Chasnoff

Founder and Chairman at Truepoint in Cincinnati, OH

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Michael Chasnoff is Founder and Chairman of Truepoint, Inc., an investment adviser managing $6.39B, and works from its Cincinnati, OH office. Michael Chasnoff has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Truepoint since 28 May 2007, has 19 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 24.

19
Years in industry
19
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
2
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 21 October 2026SEC record

Career

Michael Chasnoff has been Founder and Chairman of Truepoint since August 1990, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 10% and 25% of the firm. Michael Chasnoff holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Texas.

Truepoint, Inc. is a Cincinnati, OH firm with $6.39B under management, 1,934 clients and 37 advisers across 4 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.

Michael J. Chasnoff is Founder and Chairman of Truepoint. He started the firm in 1990 and is a member of its management team. He is a former President of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors and founder and former president of National Advisors Trust Company.

  1. – present · 19 years
    Cincinnati, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105664

Credentials and registrations

Investment adviser representative registrations

Michael Chasnoff is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from May 2007; the most recent is Ohio, in May 2016.

  • OhioSince 18 May 2016
  • TexasSince 28 May 2007

Examinations

Series 2410 October 1988
Name
General Securities Principal Examination
Series 636 November 1985
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 717 August 1985
Name
General Securities Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Michael Jay Chasnoff
CRD
1255010
Firm
Truepoint · CRD 105664
Role
Founder and Chairman
Office
9999 Carver Road, Suite 200, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
May 2007
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Michael Chasnoff work?

Michael Chasnoff has been Founder and Chairman of Truepoint, Inc. since August 1990.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 31 August 2026

Is Michael Chasnoff a financial advisor?

Yes. Michael Chasnoff has a current investment-adviser registration in Ohio and Texas, through Truepoint since May 2007.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

How many years of experience does Michael Chasnoff have?

Michael Chasnoff has 19 years in the financial industry, since May 2007, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

What exams has Michael Chasnoff passed?

Michael Chasnoff has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in August 1985.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Where is Michael Chasnoff based?

Michael Chasnoff’s registered office is in Cincinnati, OH.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Is Michael Chasnoff registered with FINRA?

No. Michael Chasnoff has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

How can I verify Michael Chasnoff’s record?

Search CRD 1255010 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Chasnoff’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 21 October 2026

Leadership at Truepoint

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 1255010, checked 21 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Truepoint, Inc., filed 31 August 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Truepoint team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.