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Michael G. Teslow
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
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CRD#: 1125610
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Professional summary
Michael Gerald Teslow, who also goes by Mike Teslow, is a registered financial advisor currently at ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1988. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 3, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
Mike Teslow
Other business activities
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1. Swenson Investments & Commodities is located at 608 N West Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Investment Related. Start Date: 10/2009. Swenson Investments & Commodities is a commodity brokerage firm. Mr. Teslow is the CEO and Operations. He spends 80 hours working per month; 80 hours working during trading hours.
2. Swenson Wealth Management is located at 608 N West Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Investment Related. Start Date: 04/2009. Swenson Wealth Management sells life insurance and securities investments. Mr. Teslow is the CEO/Operations. He spends 60 hours working per month; 40 hours working during trading hours.
3. Siox is located at 901 E 70th Sioux Falls, SD 57108. Not Investment Related. Start Date: 01/2000. Siox is involved in real estate. Mr. Teslow is responsible for monitoring the books. He spends 1 hours working per month; 0 hours working during trading hours.
4. Cowmazing, LLC is located at 608 N West Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104. Not Investment Related. Start Date: 10/2015. Cowmazing, LLC is a real estate ownership used for fishing and recreation. Mr. Teslow is the president. He spends 1 hours working per month; 0 hours working during trading hours.
5. Aegis Wealth Management, LLC is located at 698 N. Maitland Ave, Suite 101 Maitland, FL 32751. Investment Related. Start Date: 12/2015. Aegis Wealth Management LLC is a Registered Investment Advisory firm. Mr. Teslow is an Investment Advisor Representative. He spends 40 hours working per month; 35 hours working during trading hours.
6. Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC is located at 698 N. Maitland Ave, Suite 101 Maitland, FL 32751. Investment Related. Start Date: 10/2017. Alternative Investment Advisors LLC is a Registered Investment Advisory firm. Mr. Teslow is an Investment Advisor Representative. He spends 40 hours working per month; 40 hours working during trading hours.
7. Max One Nutrition LLC is located at 901 E 70th Sioux Falls, SD 57108. Not Investment Related. Start Date: 11/2017. Max One Nutrition LLC is a nutritional supplement. Mr. Teslow is involved in sales. He spends 30 hours working per month; 15 hours working during trading hours.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
October 10, 2017 - Present
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
Office #1: 5002 South Broadband Lane Suite 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57108RIA
CRD#: 160108
Sioux Falls, SD
Past
February 25, 2016 - January 27, 2022
AEGIS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 199511
Sioux Falls, SD
Past
October 2, 2013 - June 9, 2014
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 160108
MAITLAND, FL
Past
March 20, 2009 - September 20, 2013
KINGSVIEW WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 148107
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past
February 23, 2009 - December 15, 2017
VISION BROKERAGE SERVICES, LLC
BD
CRD#: 47927
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past
June 21, 2002 - March 23, 2009
VICUS CAPITAL, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 116021
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past
May 6, 2002 - February 20, 2009
WALNUT STREET SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15840
SIOUX FALLS, SD
Past
October 26, 1988 - December 10, 1993
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BD
CRD#: 680
NEWARK, NJ
Past
October 26, 1988 - May 13, 2002
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.
BD
CRD#: 5685
NEWARK, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SWENSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FLORIDA FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | FFS1
CRD#: 160108 / SEC#: 801-117266
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2019 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/2019 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2019 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)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
South Dakota(10/10/2017)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Current Firm
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ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC | SWENSON WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FLORIDA FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | FFS1
CRD#: 160108 / SEC#: 801-117266
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/27/2019 Approved)Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/24/2019 Terminated)Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2019 Terminated)Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2019 Terminated)Texas
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Contact information
Main Address
698 North Maitland Avenue Suite 101, Maitland, FL 32751
Mailing Address
Phone number
(407) 261-4242
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12
SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,604 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 341,046,660 |
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