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Michael Perkins

Member at Ridgeline Wealth Advisors in Raleigh, NC

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Michael Perkins holds the title Member at Ridgeline Wealth Advisors, LLC., an investment adviser managing $189M, and works from its Raleigh, NC office. Michael Perkins has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Ridgeline Wealth Advisors since 2 September 2016, has 18 years in the industry across 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 7 and Series 65.

18
Years in industry
10
Years at firm
3
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Michael Perkins has held the title Member at Ridgeline Wealth Advisors since July 2016, is not listed as a control person, but directly owns between 10% and 25% of the firm. Michael Perkins holds a Degree in Accounting and Business Management with a minor in Economics from North Carolina State University.

Ridgeline Wealth Advisors, LLC. is a Raleigh, NC firm with $189M under management, 199 clients and 4 advisers across 6 offices, as of its July 2026 filing.

Mike Perkins is Senior Wealth Planner of Ridgeline Wealth Advisors, based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Before his involvement in launching Ridgeline Wealth, he spent more than four decades as a CPA. As a partner and Senior Wealth Planner, he is primarily responsible for client services, tax reviews, financial planning and wealth preservation.

Michael Perkins’ longest registration is the current one, 10 years at Ridgeline Wealth Advisors since 2016. Before joining Ridgeline Wealth Advisors in 2016, Michael Perkins was registered through Envision Wealth Planning and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc.

  1. – present · 10 years
    Raleigh, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 284843
  2. Envision Wealth Planning
    – · 2 years
    Raleigh, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 128441
  3. Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc.
    – · 6 years
    Raleigh, NC · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 4031

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Ridgeline Wealth Advisors

  • CPA
  • Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)

Investment adviser representative registrations

Michael Perkins is registered as an investment adviser representative in North Carolina, since September 2016.

  • North CarolinaSince 2 September 2016

Examinations

Series 6525 January 2008
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Series 79 May 2001
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 6629 November 2000
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Michael F Perkins
CRD
4248817
Firm
Ridgeline Wealth Advisors · CRD 284843
Role
Member
Office
7500 SIX FORKS RD, SUITE 100, Raleigh, NC 27615
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
January 2008
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Michael Perkins work?

Michael Perkins has held the title Member at Ridgeline Wealth Advisors, LLC. since July 2016.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 14 July 2026

Is Michael Perkins a financial advisor?

Yes. Michael Perkins has a current investment-adviser registration in North Carolina, through Ridgeline Wealth Advisors since September 2016.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Michael Perkins have?

Michael Perkins has 18 years in the financial industry, since January 2008, across 3 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Michael Perkins passed?

Michael Perkins has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 66, Series 7 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 66, was passed in November 2000.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Michael Perkins work before Ridgeline Wealth Advisors?

Before Ridgeline Wealth Advisors, Michael Perkins was registered through Envision Wealth Planning, June 2014 to September 2016; Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc., January 2008 to June 2014.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Michael Perkins based?

Michael Perkins’ registered office is in Raleigh, NC.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Michael Perkins registered with FINRA?

No. Michael Perkins has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Michael Perkins’ record?

Search CRD 4248817 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Perkins’ full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Ridgeline Wealth Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4248817, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Ridgeline Wealth Advisors, LLC., filed 14 July 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Ridgeline Wealth Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.