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Denis O. Bakke

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CRD#: 10990
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Professional summary


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That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Denis Oliver Bakke was a registered financial professional .

Denis is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1966. Denis had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, PC, Series 1 and Series 00 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

July 7, 2016 - March 24, 2020

HIGHMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 164790
ST. PAUL, MN
Past

September 20, 2010 - July 21, 2016

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
ST PAUL, MN
Past

August 12, 2006 - July 21, 2016

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
ST PAUL, MN
Past

June 3, 1977 - August 12, 2006

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665
ST PAUL, MN
Past

December 2, 1966 - August 19, 1977

CALDWELL-PHILLIPS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1373

Primary Firm SEC Registration


This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".
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HIGHMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
HIGHMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HIGHMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 164790 / SEC#: 801-76896

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2012 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/6/1986
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
PC
Date: 6/25/1981
AMEX Put and Call Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 1
Date: 11/29/1966
Registered Representative Examination
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 00
Date: 12/13/1973
General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm


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HIGHMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC
HIGHMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HIGHMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 164790 / SEC#: 801-76896

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/25/2012 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
944 Inwood Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55128
Mailing Address
Phone number
(651) 829-3300
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
6

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A APPENDIX 1 WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE (10/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,560
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 522,831,922

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Company Information


HIGHMARK WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 164790

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