Michael Mason has been Member, Chairman, & Senior Financial Planner of Mason & Associates since January 2020, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 10% and 25% of the firm. Michael Mason holds a B.S. in Business & Finance from the University of Maryland.
Mason & Associates, LLC is a Newport News, VA firm with $471M under management, 414 clients and 7 advisers across 8 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Michael R. Mason is Partner, Chairman, and Senior Financial Planner of Mason & Associates. He began his financial planning career in 1987 and cofounded the firm in 2003 with his brother, Ken. He is a co-host of the Federal Employee Financial Planning Podcast.
Michael Mason’s longest registration was 16 years at Centaurus Financial, Inc. (2004–2020). Before joining Mason & Associates in 2020, Michael Mason was registered through Centaurus Financial, Inc. and Axa Advisors, LLC.
- Mason & Associates, LLCCurrent– present · 6 yearsNewport News, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 307206
- Centaurus Financial, Inc.– · 16 yearsNewport News, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 30833
- Axa Advisors, LLC– · 3 yearsHampton, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6627
Professional designations
Listed by Mason & Associates
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®)
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Mason is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in September 2020.
- TexasSince 4 September 2020
- VirginiaSince 4 September 2020
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 3 December 1999 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 11 August 1999 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 26 July 1999 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 14 July 1987 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 24 June 1987 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Ray Mason
- CRD
- 1663788
- Firm
- Mason & Associates · CRD 307206
- Role
- Member, Chairman, & Senior Financial Planner
- Office
- 2 BAYPORT WAY, SUITE 110, Newport News, VA 23606
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 1987
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- masonllc.net
Where does Michael Mason work?
Michael Mason has been Member, Chairman, & Senior Financial Planner of Mason & Associates, LLC since January 2020.
Is Michael Mason a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Mason has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Virginia, through Mason & Associates since September 2020.
How many years of experience does Michael Mason have?
Michael Mason has 39 years in the financial industry, since June 1987, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Mason passed?
Michael Mason has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 65, Series 7 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in June 1987. FINRA credited Michael Mason with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Mason work before Mason & Associates?
Before Mason & Associates, Michael Mason was registered through Axa Advisors, LLC, July 2000 to August 2003.
Where is Michael Mason based?
Michael Mason’s registered office is in Newport News, VA.
Is Michael Mason registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Mason has no current broker registration.
Is Michael Mason a CFP?
Mason & Associates lists Michael Mason with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
Source: Michael R. Mason, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® biography, masonllc.net
How can I verify Michael Mason’s record?
Search CRD 1663788 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Mason’s full registration record.
