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Dan Maizel

NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS
Mercer Island, WA 98040
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CRD#: 1301794
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Professional summary


Dan Maizel is a registered financial professional currently at NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC. located in Mercer Island, Washington.

Dan is registered as a RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1984. Dan has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE, Series 22 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

November 9, 2018 - Present

NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 9311 Se 36th Street, Mercer Island, WA 98040
RIA
BD
CRD#: 109737
Mercer Island, WA
Past

May 13, 2016 - November 1, 2018

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
MERCER ISLAND, WA
Past

September 25, 2009 - May 13, 2016

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
MERCER ISLAND, WA
Past

January 10, 2002 - September 28, 2009

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3866
MERCER ISLAND, WA
Past

April 15, 1998 - December 31, 2001

TOWER SQUARE SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 833
EL SEGUNDO, CA
Past

March 29, 1996 - April 24, 1998

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

February 3, 1995 - June 27, 1995

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3600
LOS ANGELES, CA
Past

November 16, 1989 - January 23, 1995

SUN LIFE FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5496
WELLESLEY HILLS, MA
Past

May 8, 1986 - September 23, 1989

PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Past

October 9, 1984 - May 16, 1986

GREEN HILL FINANCIAL SERVICE CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 4882

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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

RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
California
(11/13/2018)
RR
Washington
(11/9/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 10/3/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


NI
NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.
NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC | NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 109737 / SEC#: , 8-65282

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/20/2016 Approved)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/8/2014 Approved)
Montana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (10/16/2008 Approved)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/25/2003 Approved)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Denver district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
9 S Washington St Ste 210 Suite 210, Spokane, WA 99201
Mailing Address
9 S Washington St Ste 210, Spokane, WA 99201
Phone number
(509) 252-4140
Established
Washington since 02/25/2000
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
16

FINRA licenses (13 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
GRUBB, SEAN MICHAELPRESIDENT/SECRETARY/CCO/CFO4110305

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts95
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 35,259,644

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1
Arbitration1

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Company Information


NORTHWEST INVESTMENT ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 109737Mercer Island, WA 98040

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