Michael Dunham has been Owner, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Member of Hda Wealth Management since September 2021, is a control person of the firm and directly owns 75% or more of it. Michael Dunham holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law and Political Science from Pennsylvania State University. Michael Dunham studied at New York University.
Hda Wealth Management, LLC is a Poland, OH firm with $159M under management, 543 clients and 2 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Michael Dunham is Founder of HDA Wealth Management, based in Poland, Ohio. He has been in the investment industry since 1997, starting as a compliance intern for a regional brokerage firm while attending Youngstown State University. In 2002 he became a financial advisor for the same company.
Michael Dunham’s longest registration was 14 years at Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services, Inc. (2000–2015). Before joining Hda Wealth Management in 2024, Michael Dunham was registered through Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services, Inc.
- Hda Wealth Management, LLCCurrent– present · 2 yearsPoland, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 317346
- Stonex Advisors Inc.Also current– present · 11 yearsPoland, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 174182
- Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services, Inc.– · 14 yearsYoungstown, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7365
Professional designations
Listed by Hda Wealth Management
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
- ACCREDITED ESTATE PLANNER®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Dunham is registered as an investment adviser representative in 4 states. The first approvals date from January 2015; the most recent is Florida, in July 2024.
- FloridaSince 31 July 2024
- OhioSince 30 January 2015
- PennsylvaniaSince 26 July 2024
- TexasSince 26 July 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 10 July 2000 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 12 July 1999 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 21 December 1998 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael J Dunham
- CRD
- 3157264
- Firm
- Hda Wealth Management · CRD 317346
- Role
- Owner, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Member
- Office
- 3298 STONES THROW AVE, Poland, OH 44514
- Registration
- Investment adviser and broker registrations
- In the industry since
- December 1998
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record · BrokerCheck
- Firm bio
- hdawealth.com
Where does Michael Dunham work?
Michael Dunham has been Owner, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Member of Hda Wealth Management, LLC since September 2021, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Michael Dunham a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Dunham has a current investment-adviser registration in Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas, through Hda Wealth Management since May 2024.
How many years of experience does Michael Dunham have?
Michael Dunham has 27 years in the financial industry, since December 1998, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Dunham passed?
Michael Dunham has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 24 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 1998. FINRA credited Michael Dunham with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Dunham work before Hda Wealth Management?
Before Hda Wealth Management, Michael Dunham was registered through Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services, Inc., July 2000 to January 2015.
Where is Michael Dunham based?
Michael Dunham’s registered office is in Poland, OH.
Is Michael Dunham registered with FINRA?
Yes. Michael Dunham has a current broker registration, under CRD 3157264.
Source: FINRA BrokerCheck
Is Michael Dunham a CFP?
Hda Wealth Management lists Michael Dunham with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Michael Dunham’s record?
Search CRD 3157264 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov) and FINRA’s broker search (brokercheck.finra.org), which publish Michael Dunham’s full registration record.