Edward Jones
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Lakewood
25yrs
Michael Batt has worked in the financial industry for 25 years and is a fiduciary financial advisor based in Lakewood, Washington. After a year at Financial Advocates Advisory Services and six years at LPL Financial, Michael joined Edward Jones in 2012, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm is paid through a percentage of assets and flat fees.
One of 28 advisors with offices in Lakewood, and one of 27 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience25 years (since 2001)
How that compares ?Top 12% by experience at Edward Jones
Office5501 75th St W Suite 100, Lakewood, WA 98499
FirmEdward Jones
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Flat fee, Other
Typical client at the firm ?$246,728
Advisors at the firm24,118
States licensed ?2 states
Services through Edward Jones
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managers
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Licenses
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Career
- 2012 – nowEdward JonesCurrent firm
- Jul 2010 – Mar 2011Financial Advocates Advisory ServicesPreviously
- 2006 – 2012LPL Financial LLCPreviously
Contact Michael
(314) 515-2000Firm headquarters in St. Louis, MO. Ask for Michael. 5501 75th St W Suite 100Lakewood, WA 98499Office · Get directions
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Questions to ask Michael
Tailored to Michael’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Edward Jones at (314) 515-2000 and ask for Michael Batt. Michael works from the Lakewood, WA office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 2001, about 25 years. Top 12% by experience at Edward Jones.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
Edward Jones reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, flat or fixed fees, other fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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