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Michael Raymond Frager

ChFC®, CLU®
BALBOA WEALTH PARTNERS
La Jolla, CA
·CRD# 1230622·42 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Raymond Frager, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Michael R Frager, is a registered financial advisor currently at BALBOA WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. located in La Jolla, California and WILLOW COVE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. located in Winneconne, Wisconsin. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 79TO,...

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Michael R Frager

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Credentials

ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

42 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

BALBOA WEALTH PARTNERS, INC.·CRD# 282329
RIA
9404 Genesee Avenue Suite 340, La Jolla, CA 92037
November 21, 2016 - Present
WILLOW COVE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC.·CRD# 107824
BD
5887 T Bar Lane, Winneconne, WI 54986
April 27, 2020 - Present
INTEGRITY BROKERAGE, LLC·CRD# 117589
RIA
La Jolla, CA
January 6, 2017 - April 20, 2020
INTEGRITY BROKERAGE, LLC·CRD# 117589
BD
La Jolla, CA
January 5, 2017 - April 20, 2020
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 30833
RIA
La Jolla, CA
March 16, 2010 - October 31, 2016
CENTAURUS FINANCIAL, INC.·CRD# 30833
BD
La Jolla, CA
March 12, 2010 - October 31, 2016
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
RIA
La Jolla, CA
December 18, 2007 - March 12, 2010
INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7717
BD
La Jolla, CA
December 14, 2007 - March 12, 2010
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 1137
BD
La Jolla, CA
October 5, 2007 - December 18, 2007
OBSIDIAN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC·CRD# 104255
BD
Lajolla, CA
March 10, 2006 - October 31, 2007
SEAHORSE CAPITAL, INC.·CRD# 135676
RIA
La Jolla, CA
July 6, 2005 - December 22, 2009
GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 18697
RIA
La Jolla, CA
December 14, 2004 - March 18, 2005
GIRARD SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 18697
BD
San Diego, CA
August 14, 2003 - March 18, 2005
FIRST WALL STREET CORP.·CRD# 13024
BD
La Jolla, CA
January 22, 2001 - August 22, 2003
BANC OF AMERICA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 16361
BD
Boston, MA
July 12, 1999 - January 11, 2001
BA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 12965
BD
Oakland, CA
December 14, 1995 - July 12, 1999
PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC·CRD# 7471
BD
New York, NY
April 10, 1992 - September 14, 1994
LEHMAN BROTHERS INC.·CRD# 7506
BD
New York, NY
January 25, 1984 - April 22, 1992

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Current Firm

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BALBOA WEALTH PARTNERS, INC.

BALBOA WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | ZELKO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WILLOW COVE | WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS | TOZAI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SEASONS TWO VENTURES FUND | SB WEALTH STRATEGIES | SAM FINANCIAL GROUP | ROCKWOOD INVESTMENT COUNSEL | ROBINSON SHUMAKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RIM COUNTRY WEALTH ADVISORS | RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | NAUTICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GATEWAY CAPITAL WEALTH | FSA INTEGRATED | ESSENTIAL RETURNS | BION CAPITAL PARTNERS | BION CAPITAL

CRD#: 282329 / SEC#: 801-107029
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2015 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

6263 North Scottsdale Road Suite 265, Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Phone Number

(480) 801-5010

# of Employees

37

SEC notice filing (17 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 17 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (9/8/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

2,623

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$1,070,330,403

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Other business activities

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ESTATE PLANNING -AGENT, MICHAEL FRAGER, CHFC, CLU - 9404 GENESEE AVE. #330 LA JOLLA, CA 92037 NON-INVESTMENT RELATED SINCE 07/1982 AND I SPEND APPROX. 35 HOURS PER MONTH ON THIS ACTIVITY. FINANCIAL PLANS & INSURANCE SALES. TAX PREPARER, MICHAEL FRAGER, EA- SAME ADDRESS AS ABOVE -NON-NVESTMENT RELATED SINCE AND 4/2013 I SPEND APPROX. 5 HOURS PER MONTH ON THIS ACTIVITY. PREPARE TAX RETURNS. MANAGING MEMBER, FSA INTEGRATED LLC -9404 GENESEE AVE., #330, LA JOLLA, CA 92037. NON-INVESTMENT RELATED SINCE 01/2012. FOR DBA BRANDING PURPOSES ONLY. Balboa Wealth Partners - RIA -Investment Related. 140 Newport Center Dr. #200 Newport Beach, CA 92660 - Investment Advisor - Since 1/2016 25-30 hours per month. Gather & Manage Assets.

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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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BALBOA WEALTH PARTNERS, INC.

BALBOA WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. | ZELKO WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WILLOW COVE | WEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS | TOZAI WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SEASONS TWO VENTURES FUND | SB WEALTH STRATEGIES | SAM FINANCIAL GROUP | ROCKWOOD INVESTMENT COUNSEL | ROBINSON SHUMAKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RIM COUNTRY WEALTH ADVISORS | RETIREMENT CONSULTANTS | NAUTICAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | GATEWAY CAPITAL WEALTH | FSA INTEGRATED | ESSENTIAL RETURNS | BION CAPITAL PARTNERS | BION CAPITAL

CRD#: 282329 / SEC#: 801-107029
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (12/11/2015 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.
RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing securities offerings such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.
RR
Arizona
(6/26/2024)
IAR
California
(11/21/2016)
RR
California
(4/27/2020)
RR
Florida
(7/17/2023)
RR
Nevada
(2/25/2021)
RR
New York
(10/22/2024)
RR
North Carolina
(3/17/2025)
RR
Oregon
(3/1/2022)
RR
Texas
(4/27/2020)
IAR
Texas
(8/21/2024)
RR
Wyoming
(5/10/2024)

Don't see your state listed? The advisor may still be able to work with you under the federal De Minimis Rule, which allows up to five investment advisory clients in a state without registration. Some states, like TX, LA, NE, and NH, may still require registration or notice filing. Contact the advisor or their firm to confirm their investment advisory availability in your state.Note:This rule does not apply to broker-dealer activity.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Sep 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Apr 1984About the Series 63 exam

Series 79TO — Investment Banking Registered Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2026About the Series 79TO exam

Series 99TO — Operations Professional Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 99TO exam

Series 52TO — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 52TO exam

Series 6TO — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jan 2023About the Series 6TO exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 3 — National Commodity Futures Examination

Passed Mar 1984About the Series 3 exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1984About the Series 7 exam

Series 27 — Financial and Operations Principal Examination

Passed Jul 2017About the Series 27 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Jun 2006About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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