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Michael John Cooney

Investment Adviser Representative at Claro Advisors Inc.

Boston, MACRD #1330390Investment Adviser Representative
Disclosure(s) on record — verify on FINRA BrokerCheck
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Years of Experience
34 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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Michael John Cooney is an investment adviser representative with Claro Advisors Inc. in Boston, MA, where they have been registered since 2023. They have worked in the securities industry since 1992 and were previously registered with Morgan Stanley. They have passed 6 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 Massachusetts.

Office

100 High Street, Suite 950
Boston, MA 02110

Advisors at this office: 12

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Massachusetts

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

Examinations passed
Series 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 6/27/2014
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 1/7/1985
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 5/29/2014
Series 22
Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination
Passed 1/30/1985
Series 8
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Passed 8/19/1999

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Claro Advisors Inc.Current
1/3/2023 – Boston, MA
Morgan Stanley
6/27/2014 – 9/28/2022Boston, MA

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. Morgan Stanley
    Apr 2014 – Sep 2022Boston, MA
  2. Claro Advisors Inc.
    Dec 2022 – no end date reportedBoston, MA
  3. ONE Charles Wealth
    Nov 2022 – Dec 2022Hingham, MA

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Claro Advisors Inc.

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

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

Protective investing solutions including structured notes (institutional-grade strategies designed to provide more protection and income than traditional stocks or bonds), and tax optimization services including an AI-powered tax return review to uncover opportunities to reduce tax bills and improve after-tax returns.

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers
Firm areas of expertise
Structured NotesProtective InvestingTax OptimizationRetirement PlanningWealth PreservationFiduciary AdviceIndependent Advisory

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$1B–$5B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
20
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
4
Main office:
Boston, MA
Founded:
2012
SEC file number:
801-80372

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of July 27, 2026

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