Michael W. Dunbar

FINANCIAL INSIGHTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

TACOMA, WA 98402

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CRD#: 1221526

Professional summary

Michael William Dunbar, CFP®, who also goes by Mike W Dunbar, is a registered financial advisor currently at FINANCIAL INSIGHTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Tacoma, Washington.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1983. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?

Comprehensive Financial Planni...

Tax Planning

Retirement Planning

Investment Planning

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mike W Dunbar

Other business activities

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MICHAEL DUNBAR CFP-TAX PREPARATION, TIME SPENT 10%, OWNERSHIP 100%

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 1987

Experience

Current

September 21, 2015 - Present

FINANCIAL INSIGHTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 1551 Broadway Suite 600, Tacoma, WA 98402

RIA

CRD#: 108797

TACOMA, WA

Past

September 28, 2015 - July 31, 2019

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

CRD#: 35747

Tacoma, WA

Past

August 24, 2009 - September 23, 2015

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 46214

TACOMA, WA

Past

August 24, 2009 - September 23, 2015

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 46214

TACOMA, WA

Past

January 22, 2002 - August 27, 2009

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 4806

TACOMA, WA

Past

March 31, 1999 - August 27, 2009

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

CRD#: 4806

TACOMA, WA

Past

February 15, 1985 - March 31, 1999

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 6359

Past

November 13, 1984 - February 11, 1985

PFG SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 15401

Past

December 22, 1983 - March 31, 1999

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

CRD#: 6359

IRVINE, CA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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FINANCIAL INSIGHTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

FINANCIAL INSIGHTS | MICHAEL DUNBAR, CFP, LLC | FINANCIAL INSIGHTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL INSIGHTS INC

CRD#: 108797 / SEC#: 801-21624

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/1984 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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

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

Louisiana
(10/28/2019)

IAR

Texas
(11/14/2016)

IAR

Washington
(9/21/2015)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/25/1984

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/17/1983

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 4/23/1985

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

FINANCIAL INSIGHTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

FINANCIAL INSIGHTS | MICHAEL DUNBAR, CFP, LLC | FINANCIAL INSIGHTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FINANCIAL INSIGHTS INC

CRD#: 108797 / SEC#: 801-21624

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/26/1984 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1551 Broadway Suite 600, Tacoma, WA 98402

Mailing Address

Phone number

(253) 627-6010

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

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

FORM ADV PART 2A - 2025 (10/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	1,950
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 662,711,005

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Contact information

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Michael W. Dunbar

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

MUTUAL SERVICE CORPORATION

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

PFG SECURITIES, INC.

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

FINANCIAL INSIGHTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 63

Date: 1/25/1984

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 12/17/1983

Series 24

Date: 4/23/1985

Current Firm

FINANCIAL INSIGHTS WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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