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Michael J. Bergquist

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CRD#: 1378702
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

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

Michael John Bergquist, CFP®, who also goes by Mike Bergquist, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1985. Michael had worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mike Bergquist

Other business activities


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Name of business: Michael J. Bergquist Investment-related: Yes Address of business: 1114 State Street, Suite 300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Nature of other business: Co-Trustee/Fiduciary Position: Owner/Principal Start Date of Relationship: 3/6/2018 Approximate number of hours per month: 60+/- hours per month Number of hours devoted to other business during securities trading hours: 3+/- hours per day Description of duties for other business: Co-Trustee for two irrevocable intervivos trusts established by deceased financial planning clients for the benefit of their adult children

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Past

April 19, 2013 - November 29, 2022

WANG FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 167570
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Past

November 7, 1989 - June 27, 1994

TITAN/VALUE EQUITIES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6359
Past

June 4, 1986 - November 7, 1989

VALUE EQUITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 13316
Past

June 19, 1985 - June 3, 1986

ASSOCIATED SECURITIES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 12969

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 7/13/1990
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


WF
WANG FINANCIAL, LLC
BERGQUIST WANG, LLC | WANG FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 167570 / SEC#: 801-77980

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/20/2021 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/11/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1114 State Street Suite 300, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Mailing Address
Phone number
(805) 568-5313
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts120
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 66,318,243

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/28/2022
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Company Information


WANG FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 167570

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