Michael Krol has held the title Member at Waldron Private Wealth since January 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Michael Krol holds an Accounting degree from Duquesne University and an Information Technology degree from Duquesne University.
Waldron Private Wealth, LLC is a Bridgeville, PA firm with $5.5B under management, 517 clients and 47 advisers across 4 offices, as of its October 2026 filing.
Michael Krol is Partner and Head of Wealth Advisory of Waldron Private Wealth. He leads Waldron's Wealth Advisory Team and specializes in sophisticated planning. Before joining Waldron, he worked in public accounting at Ernst and Young.
Michael Krol’s longest registration is the current one, 17 years at Waldron Private Wealth since 2009. Before joining Waldron Private Wealth in 2009, Michael Krol was registered through LPL Financial LLC and Legend Financial Advisors Inc.
- Waldron Private WealthCurrent– present · 17 yearsPlymouth, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 131063
- LPL Financial LLC– · 5 yearsBridgeville, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
- Legend Financial Advisors Inc– · 1 yearPittsburgh, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 108207
- Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc.– · under a yearPittsburgh, PA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7691
Professional designations
Listed by Waldron Private Wealth
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Krol is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from February 2009; the most recent is Michigan, in February 2023.
- MichiganSince 7 February 2023
- PennsylvaniaSince 10 February 2009
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 24 November 2004 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 4 November 2004 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 12 October 2004 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Edward Krol
- CRD
- 4855869
- Firm
- Waldron Private Wealth · CRD 131063
- Role
- Member
- Office
- 177 N. Main Street, Suite 200, Plymouth, MI 48170
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- April 2005
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- waldronprivatewealth.com
Where does Michael Krol work?
Michael Krol has held the title Member at Waldron Private Wealth, LLC since January 2018, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Michael Krol a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Krol has a current investment-adviser registration in Michigan and Pennsylvania, through Waldron Private Wealth since February 2009.
How many years of experience does Michael Krol have?
Michael Krol has 21 years in the financial industry, since April 2005, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Krol passed?
Michael Krol has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 66 and Series 31. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in October 2004. FINRA credited Michael Krol with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Krol work before Waldron Private Wealth?
Before Waldron Private Wealth, Michael Krol was registered through Legend Financial Advisors Inc, October 2005 to March 2007; Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc., November 2004 to June 2005.
Where is Michael Krol based?
Michael Krol’s registered office is in Plymouth, MI.
Is Michael Krol registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Krol has no current broker registration.
Is Michael Krol a CFP?
Waldron Private Wealth lists Michael Krol with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Michael Krol’s record?
Search CRD 4855869 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Krol’s full registration record.
Mary KeeganChief Compliance Officer
Ryan FortierMember and Board of Managers Member
Benjamin GreenfeldChief Investment Officer, Member, and Board of Managers Member
Carmen PalmieriMember
John WaldronManaging Member, Chairman of the Board of Managers
Robert WycheMember and Board of Managers Member
Matthew HelfrichCEO, Member, and Board of Managers Member