Michael Faust has been EVP and President, Wealth Management and Director, Bailard, Inc. (Since 05/2022) of Bailard since April 2021, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns under 5% of the firm. Michael Faust holds a BA from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.
Bailard, Inc. is a Foster City, CA firm with $7.56B under management, 1,137 clients and 42 advisers across 3 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Michael J. Faust is President of Wealth Management of Bailard, Inc. He serves on the leadership team and Board of Directors. He began his career as a foreign exchange strategist at MMS International and joined Bailard in 1993. He left in 2000 for technology and returned in 2008 on the wealth management side.
Professional designations
Listed by Bailard
- Chartered Financial Analyst®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Faust is registered as an investment adviser representative in California, since October 2008.
- CaliforniaSince 28 October 2008
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 20 January 2009 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 6 January 2009 |
| Series 62 | Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination | 20 October 1999 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 8 December 1993 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 12 November 1993 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Corporate Securities Limited Representative Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Michael John Faust
- CRD
- 2412046
- Firm
- Bailard · CRD 110550
- Role
- EVP; President, Wealth Management; Director, Bailard, Inc. (Since 05/2022)
- Office
- 950 TOWER LN, STE 1900, Foster City, CA 94404-2131
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 2002
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- bailard.com
Where does Michael Faust work?
Michael Faust has been EVP; President, Wealth Management; Director, Bailard, Inc. (Since 05/2022) of Bailard, Inc. since April 2021.
Is Michael Faust a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Faust has a current investment-adviser registration in California, through Bailard since October 2008.
How many years of experience does Michael Faust have?
Michael Faust has 24 years in the financial industry, since August 2002, across 1 adviser firm.
What exams has Michael Faust passed?
Michael Faust has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 62, Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in November 1993. FINRA credited Michael Faust with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where is Michael Faust based?
Michael Faust’s registered office is in Foster City, CA.
Is Michael Faust registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Faust has no current broker registration.
Is Michael Faust a CFA charterholder?
Bailard lists Michael Faust with the CFA credential (“Chartered Financial Analyst®”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Michael Faust’s record?
Search CRD 2412046 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Faust’s full registration record.
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