Michael McArdle has been Chief Compliance Officer - Owner of Galecki Financial Management since March 2007, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 10% and 25% of it. Michael McArdle holds a Bachelor's degree from Purdue University School of Science and a Financial Planning Certificate from Kaplan University, The School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
Galecki Financial Management Inc is a Fort Wayne, IN firm with $929M under management, 530 clients and 6 advisers in one office, as of its February 2026 filing.
Brady McArdle is Senior Financial Planner and Owner / Principal of Galecki Financial Management. He works with clients from many industries, with a focus on professionals in the dental industry. He joined the firm in 2007 and became a shareholder in 2010, and has more than 25 years of experience in asset management and financial services, including roles at Charles Schwab and as Supervising Principal and RIA Manager for Oberlin Financial Corp.
Michael McArdle’s longest registration is the current one, 19 years at Galecki Financial Management since 2007. Before joining Galecki Financial Management in 2007, Michael McArdle was registered through McArdle Financial, LLC and Pilot Retirement Services.
- – present · 19 yearsFort Wayne, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 107218
- McArdle Financial, LLC– · under a yearFort Wayne, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 140310
- Pilot Retirement Services– · under a yearFT. Wayne, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 134198
- Dickmeyer-Boyce Financial Management– · under a yearFort Wayne, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 124281
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.– · 2 yearsFort Wayne, IN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 5393
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael McArdle is registered as an investment adviser representative in Indiana, since January 2007.
- IndianaSince 24 January 2007
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 1 March 2001 |
| Series 10 | General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination | 13 September 2000 |
| Series 9 | General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination | 18 August 2000 |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 9 July 1999 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 26 October 1998 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 20 October 1998 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination
- Name
- General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Brady McArdle
- CRD
- 2879523
- Firm
- Galecki Financial Management · CRD 107218
- Role
- Chief Compliance Officer - Owner
- Office
- 7743 WEST JEFFERSON BLVD, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- July 2002
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- galecki.com
Where does Michael McArdle work?
Michael McArdle has been Chief Compliance Officer - Owner of Galecki Financial Management Inc since March 2007, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Michael McArdle a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael McArdle has a current investment-adviser registration in Indiana, through Galecki Financial Management since January 2007.
How many years of experience does Michael McArdle have?
Michael McArdle has 24 years in the financial industry, since July 2002, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael McArdle passed?
Michael McArdle has passed 6 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 24, Series 9, Series 10 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in October 1998.
Where did Michael McArdle work before Galecki Financial Management?
Before Galecki Financial Management, Michael McArdle was registered through Pilot Retirement Services, June 2005 to February 2006; Dickmeyer-Boyce Financial Management, March 2005 to June 2005; Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., October 2001 to August 2004.
Where is Michael McArdle based?
Michael McArdle’s registered office is in Fort Wayne, IN.
Is Michael McArdle registered with FINRA?
No. Michael McArdle has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Michael McArdle’s record?
Search CRD 2879523 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael McArdle’s full registration record.
