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Michael Brian Schoffman

Investment Adviser Representative at ARAX Advisory Partners

Glendale, CACRD #5191740Investment Adviser Representative
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
19 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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Michael Brian Schoffman is an investment adviser representative with ARAX Advisory Partners in Glendale, CA, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 2007 and have been registered with 6 firms, including Schechter Investment Advisors, LLC and Retirement Planners of America. They have passed 5 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in California, Michigan, and Texas.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
California, Michigan, Texas

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 7/13/2022
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 11/3/2006
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 5/31/2022
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 3/8/2022
Series 31
Futures Managed Funds Examination
Passed 4/13/2012
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 10/9/2006

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

ARAX Advisory PartnersCurrent
6/18/2025 – Glendale, CA
Schechter Investment Advisors, LLC
3/17/2021 – 7/11/2025Glendale, CA
Retirement Planners OF America
11/4/2016 – 2/18/2021Pasadena, CA
USAA Financial Planning Services
1/9/2013 – 8/4/2016Los Angeles, CA
UBS Financial Services Inc.
12/9/2008 – 12/19/2012Encino, CA
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
11/6/2006 – 12/8/2008Encino, CA

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. 8041 Webb LLC
    Mar 2014 – Mar 2018Sherman Oaks, CA
  2. MMWKM Advisors, LLC
    Nov 2016 – Feb 2021Pasadena, CA
  3. Schechter Investment Advisors, LLC
    Feb 2021 – May 2025Birmingham, MI
  4. Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC
    Mar 2022 – May 2025Sherman Oaks, CA
  5. Arax Advisory Partners, LLC
    Jun 2025 – no end date reportedDenver, CO

Official records & sources

Data as of June 21, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About ARAX Advisory Partners

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Performance-based fees
  • Other
Firm account minimum
$50,000 (waivable)

Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.

Services the firm offers

Wealth management, careful planning, and developing individualized action plans and one-of-a-kind solutions for clients and their families.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Wealth ManagementFinancial PlanningFamily PlanningIndividualized Solutions

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsOther Investment AdvisersCorporations

Firm assets under management

$25B+

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
126
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
12
Main office:
New York, NY
SEC file number:
801-67165

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Form ADV data as of August 14, 2026

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