Michael Chisnell has been Managing Member / Chief Executive Officer of Bruton Chisnell Advisors since January 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it. Michael Chisnell holds a B.S. in Business Administration - Finance, minor in Financial Planning, Certificate in Real Estate from The University of Akron.
Bruton Chisnell Advisors, LLC is a Downingtown, PA firm with $772M under management, 630 clients and 3 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.
Michael A. Chisnell, Jr. is Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer of Bruton Chisnell Advisors. He joined the firm in 2018 as Partner and Chief Investment Officer, expanding its technical capabilities in retirement topics and investment management. Before joining, he led the growth of an RIA, with leadership responsibilities for its institutional and asset management divisions, where he oversaw investment decision making.
Michael Chisnell’s longest registration was 9 years at Valmark Advisers, Inc. (2006–2015). Before joining Bruton Chisnell Advisors in 2018, Michael Chisnell was registered through Bruton Financial Advisors, LLC and Sequoia Financial Advisors, L.L.C.
- – present · 8 yearsBarberton, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 293192
- Bruton Financial Advisors, LLC– · under a yearDowningtown, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 127181
- Sequoia Financial Advisors, L.L.C.– · 7 yearsAkron, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 117756
- Valmark Advisers, Inc.– · 9 yearsAkron, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108050
Professional designations
Listed by Bruton Chisnell Advisors
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC)
- Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®)
- Certified Cash Balance Consultant (CBC)
- Nonqualified Plan Advisor (NQPA)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Chisnell is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in March 2018.
- OhioSince 23 March 2018
- PennsylvaniaSince 23 March 2018
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 6 May 2022 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 18 September 2006 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 28 July 2006 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 15 May 2006 |
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Anthony Chisnell
- CRD
- 5125517
- Firm
- Bruton Chisnell Advisors · CRD 293192
- Role
- Managing Member / Chief Executive Officer
- Office
- 86 Conservatory Drive, Suite C, Barberton, OH 44203
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- May 2006
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- bcadvisors.com
Where does Michael Chisnell work?
Michael Chisnell has been Managing Member / Chief Executive Officer of Bruton Chisnell Advisors, LLC since January 2018, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Michael Chisnell a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Chisnell has a current investment-adviser registration in Ohio and Pennsylvania, through Bruton Chisnell Advisors since March 2018.
How many years of experience does Michael Chisnell have?
Michael Chisnell has 20 years in the financial industry, since May 2006, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Chisnell passed?
Michael Chisnell has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 24, Series 66 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in May 2006. FINRA credited Michael Chisnell with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Chisnell work before Bruton Chisnell Advisors?
Before Bruton Chisnell Advisors, Michael Chisnell was registered through Sequoia Financial Advisors, L.L.C., November 2010 to January 2018; Valmark Advisers, Inc., September 2006 to December 2015.
Where is Michael Chisnell based?
Michael Chisnell’s registered office is in Barberton, OH.
Is Michael Chisnell registered with FINRA?
Yes. Michael Chisnell has a current broker registration, under CRD 5125517.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
Is Michael Chisnell a CFP?
Bruton Chisnell Advisors lists Michael Chisnell with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Michael Chisnell’s record?
Search CRD 5125517 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Michael Chisnell’s full registration record.
