Michael Rudy

Michael Rudy

WOLAKOTA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
Ypsilanti, MI 48198-6345
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CRD#: 1062872
Michael Rudy

Professional summary


Michael Rudy, CFP®, who also goes by George Rudy, J M George Rudy, James Michael Rudy, James Michael George Rudy, Michael J Rudy, Michael Joss Rudy, Michale Rudy, is a registered financial advisor currently at WOLAKOTA FINANCIAL ADVISORS located in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1982. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 3 and Series 7 exams.

Core Areas of Focus


Business Owners
Hourly
Investment Advice without Ongoing Management
Middle Income Client Needs

Biography


Particularly gifted at listening and creative enough to fashion a financial plan that not only makes sense from a financial planning perspective, but actually allows you to sleep at night.  Money and your emotional response to it are forever lnked and not dealing with both aspects of your money life is like boxing with only one hand.  Comprehensive, holistic, compassionate, non-judgmental environment facilitating personal and financial growth.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Tax Planning
Budgeting
Investment Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


George Rudy | J M George Rudy | James Michael Rudy | James Michael George Rudy | Michael J Rudy | Michael Joss Rudy | Michale Rudy

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

January 25, 2011 - Present

WOLAKOTA FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Office #1: 878 S Grove St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198-6345
RIA
CRD#: 143218
Ypsilanti, MI
Past

May 22, 2006 - January 4, 2007

NORTHERN FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 121088
FRANKLIN, MI
Past

June 19, 1990 - August 2, 1993

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
Past

September 9, 1985 - March 27, 1990

FIRST OF MICHIGAN CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 311
Past

June 26, 1984 - August 8, 1985

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
Past

April 24, 1984 - July 18, 1984

SIGMA FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 14303
Past

September 28, 1982 - February 21, 1984

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4806

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Michigan
(1/25/2011)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


WF
WOLAKOTA FINANCIAL ADVISORS
JAMES MICHAEL RUDY | WOLAKOTA, LLC | WOLAKOTA FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 143218 / SEC#:

Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/2/2008 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
878 S Grove St., Ypsilanti, MI 48198-6345
Mailing Address
878 South Grove Street Ll, Ypsilanti, MI 48198-6345
Phone number
(734) 480-2611
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 8,625,855

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Company Information


WOLAKOTA FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 143218Ypsilanti, MI 48198-6345

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