Michael Seese has been Co-Founder / Owner, CAO, & Financial Advisor of Commonwealth Financial Services since April 2023, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 50% and 75% of it. Michael Seese studied at West Virginia University.
Commonwealth Financial Services, LLC. is a Vienna, WV firm with $995M under management, 2,271 clients and 13 advisers across 5 offices, as of its August 2026 filing.
Michael Seese is Co-Founder/Partner, CAO and Financial Advisor of Commonwealth Financial Services. He advises individuals, families and businesses on how to increase their personal and financial wealth.
Michael Seese’s longest registration was 8 years at LPL Financial LLC (2003–2011). Before joining Commonwealth Financial Services in 2023, Michael Seese was registered through Arbor Point Advisors and Commonwealth Financial Services, LLC.
- – present · 3 yearsVienna, WV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 324930
- Arbor Point Advisors– · 5 yearsAthens, OH · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 165127
- Commonwealth Financial Services, LLC– · 6 yearsParkersburg, WV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 154369
- LPL Financial LLC– · 8 yearsParkersburg, WV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
- Axa Advisors, LLC– · 3 yearsParkersburg, WV · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6627
Professional designations
Listed by Commonwealth Financial Services
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
- Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Seese is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in April 2023.
- OhioSince 11 April 2023
- West VirginiaSince 14 April 2023
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 30 June 2001 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 19 July 1999 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 10 May 1999 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 22 August 1996 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 22 August 1996 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Charles Seese
- CRD
- 2789645
- Firm
- Commonwealth Financial Services · CRD 324930
- Role
- Co-Founder / Owner, CAO, & Financial Advisor
- Office
- 373 TIMBERLINE PARKWAY, Vienna, WV 26105
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- August 1996
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- cfswv.com
Where does Michael Seese work?
Michael Seese has been Co-Founder / Owner, CAO, & Financial Advisor of Commonwealth Financial Services, LLC. since April 2023, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Michael Seese a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Seese has a current investment-adviser registration in Ohio and West Virginia, through Commonwealth Financial Services since April 2023.
How many years of experience does Michael Seese have?
Michael Seese has 30 years in the financial industry, since August 1996, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Seese passed?
Michael Seese has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 6, Series 7, Series 65 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in August 1996. FINRA credited Michael Seese with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Seese work before Commonwealth Financial Services?
Before Commonwealth Financial Services, Michael Seese was registered through Commonwealth Financial Services, LLC (CRD 154369), September 2010 to July 2017; LPL Financial LLC, April 2003 to December 2011; Axa Advisors, LLC, January 2000 to April 2003.
Where is Michael Seese based?
Michael Seese’s registered office is in Vienna, WV.
Is Michael Seese registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Seese has no current broker registration.
Is Michael Seese a CFP?
Commonwealth Financial Services lists Michael Seese with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Michael Seese’s record?
Search CRD 2789645 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Seese’s full registration record.
