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Michelle Nowfel

Investment adviser representative at City Different Holdings in Santa Fe, NM

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Michelle Nowfel is an investment adviser representative at City Different Holdings LP, an investment adviser managing $244M, and works from its Santa Fe, NM office. Michelle Nowfel has been registered through City Different Holdings since 8 April 2022, has 21 years in the industry across 2 firms and has passed 6 licensing exams.

21
Years in industry
4
Years at firm
2
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Michelle Nowfel has been an investment adviser representative at City Different Holdings since April 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Michelle Nowfel holds a BBA in Marketing from the University of New Mexico.

City Different Holdings LP is a Santa Fe, NM firm with $244M under management, 105 clients and 9 advisers across 5 offices, as of its May 2026 filing.

Michelle Nowfel is Head of Distribution of City Different Investments. Nowfel has worked in the financial industry for over 17 years. Professional roles include Thornburg Investment Management and Jackson National.

Michelle Nowfel’s longest registration was 14 years at Thornburg Investment Management Inc (2007–2022). Before joining City Different Holdings in 2022, Michelle Nowfel was registered through Thornburg Investment Management Inc.

  1. – present · 4 years
    Santa Fe, NM · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 310982
  2. Thornburg Investment Management Inc
    – · 14 years
    Santa Fe, NM · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 106357

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by City Different Holdings

  • Certified Investment Management Analyst®

Investment adviser representative registrations

Michelle Nowfel is registered as an investment adviser representative in New Mexico, since April 2022.

  • New MexicoSince 8 April 2022

Examinations

Series 7TO29 March 2024
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 6TO29 March 2024
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
SIECredited
Name
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Series 6610 September 2007
Name
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Series 721 July 2006
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 636 February 2006
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 62 August 2004
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Key facts

Full name
Michelle Ann Nowfel
CRD
4810002
Firm
City Different Holdings · CRD 310982
Office
925 PASEO DE PERALTA, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
November 2004
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Michelle Nowfel work?

Michelle Nowfel is an investment adviser representative registered through City Different Holdings LP since April 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Michelle Nowfel a financial advisor?

Yes. Michelle Nowfel has a current investment-adviser registration in New Mexico, through City Different Holdings since April 2022.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Michelle Nowfel have?

Michelle Nowfel has 21 years in the financial industry, since November 2004, across 2 adviser firms.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Michelle Nowfel passed?

Michelle Nowfel has passed 6 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 7, Series 66, Series 7TO and Series 6TO. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in August 2004. FINRA credited Michelle Nowfel with the SIE, which began in October 2018.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where did Michelle Nowfel work before City Different Holdings?

Before City Different Holdings, Michelle Nowfel was registered through Thornburg Investment Management Inc, September 2007 to January 2022.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Michelle Nowfel based?

Michelle Nowfel’s registered office is in Santa Fe, NM.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Michelle Nowfel registered with FINRA?

No. Michelle Nowfel has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How can I verify Michelle Nowfel’s record?

Search CRD 4810002 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michelle Nowfel’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at City Different Holdings

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 4810002, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of City Different Holdings LP, filed 31 May 2026. Executive officers and direct owners; this person is not among them.
  3. City Different Holdings team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards.