Michael Kelly has been President & Chief Wealth Strategist & Member of Empirical Financial Services since June 2017, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 5% and 10% of it. Michael Kelly holds a Master's in Finance from Saint Xavier University and a Bachelor's in Finance and Marketing from Illinois State University.
Empirical Financial Services, LLC is a Seattle, WA firm with $8.43B under management, 2,400 clients and 57 advisers across 18 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.
Michael Kelly is President and Chief Wealth Strategist of Empirical Wealth Management, based in Fort Worth, TX. He oversees the execution of the firm's long-term vision and strategy, leads the Investment Committee, and directs the design of Empirical's investment strategies. He previously served as Empirical's Chief Investment Officer. Before joining Empirical, he worked as an Institutional Portfolio Specialist and a Senior Equity Research Analyst.
Michael Kelly’s longest registration is the current one, 11 years at Empirical Financial Services since 2015. Before joining Empirical Financial Services in 2015, Michael Kelly was registered through Fisher Investments.
- Directional Financial Services– · 2 yearsPortland, OR · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 171903
- Empirical Wealth ManagementCurrent– present · 11 yearsPortland, OR · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 152622
- Fisher Investments– · 9 yearsCamas, WA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 107342
Professional designations
Listed by Empirical Financial Services
- CFA®
- CFP®
- EA IRS Enrolled Agent
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Kelly is registered as an investment adviser representative in 5 states. The first approvals date from May 2015; the most recent is Texas, in December 2018.
- AlaskaSince 28 May 2015
- CaliforniaSince 15 December 2017
- OregonSince 28 May 2015
- TexasSince 5 December 2018
- WashingtonSince 28 May 2015
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 8 September 2000 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 16 August 2000 |
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Patrick Kelly
- CRD
- 4223175
- Firm
- Empirical Financial Services · CRD 152622
- Role
- President & Chief Wealth Strategist & Member
- Office
- 805 SW Broadway, Suite 2400, Portland, OR 97205
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- March 2006
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- empirical.net
Where does Michael Kelly work?
Michael Kelly has been President & Chief Wealth Strategist & Member of Empirical Financial Services, LLC since June 2017, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Michael Kelly a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Kelly has a current investment-adviser registration in Alaska, California, Oregon, Texas and Washington, through Empirical Financial Services since May 2015.
How many years of experience does Michael Kelly have?
Michael Kelly has 20 years in the financial industry, since March 2006, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Kelly passed?
Michael Kelly has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 6 and Series 63. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in August 2000.
Where did Michael Kelly work before Empirical Financial Services?
Before Empirical Financial Services, Michael Kelly was registered through Fisher Investments, March 2006 to May 2015.
Where is Michael Kelly based?
Michael Kelly’s registered office is in Portland, OR.
Is Michael Kelly registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Kelly has no current broker registration.
Is Michael Kelly a CFP?
Empirical Financial Services lists Michael Kelly with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Is Michael Kelly a CFA charterholder?
Empirical Financial Services lists Michael Kelly with the CFA credential (“CFA®”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.
How can I verify Michael Kelly’s record?
Search CRD 4223175 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Kelly’s full registration record.
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