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Paul Michael Rushmann

EFS ADVISORS
CAMBRIDGE, MN
·CRD# 1379264·41 years experience

Professional Summary

Paul Michael Rushmann is a registered financial advisor currently at EFS ADVISORS located in Cambridge, Minnesota and ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC located in Cambridge, Minnesota. Paul is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1985. Paul has worked at 14 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

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Active Clients

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Years of Experience

41 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

EFS ADVISORS·CRD# 115211
RIA
1995 East Rum River Drive S, Cambridge, MN 55008
January 2, 2025 - Present
ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC·CRD# 140393
RIA
BD
1995 East Rum River Drive S., Cambridge, MN 55008
January 5, 2025 - Present
WEA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 144919
RIA
Madison, WI
December 9, 2019 - September 28, 2022
WEA INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 126907
BD
Madison, WI
August 15, 2017 - August 14, 2024
THE LEADERS GROUP, INC.·CRD# 37157
BD
Summit, NJ
January 2, 2015 - December 31, 2016
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
BD
Eden Prairie, MN
July 1, 2010 - December 31, 2014
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 13572
BD
Eden Prairie, MN
January 23, 2006 - July 1, 2010
VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 2882
BD
Windsor, CT
November 22, 2004 - October 7, 2005
QA3 FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 104957
RIA
Chippewa Falls, WI
March 11, 2004 - November 19, 2004
QA3 FINANCIAL CORP.·CRD# 14754
BD
Omaha, NE
March 2, 2004 - November 19, 2004
SII INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 2225
BD
Appleton, WI
October 23, 2002 - December 10, 2003
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7461
BD
Atlanta, GA
April 2, 1997 - October 15, 2002
GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 1763
BD
Rockville, MD
January 4, 1997 - April 7, 1997
FIRSTAR INVESTMENT SERVICES,INC.·CRD# 14536
BD
Morris Plains, NJ
October 5, 1992 - August 5, 1996
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
BD
Newark, NJ
July 12, 1985 - August 26, 1992

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Current Firm

EA
EFS ADVISORS

EDUCATOR'S FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | EFS ADVISORS LLC | EFS ADVISORS

CRD#: 115211 / SEC#: 801-62857
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/11/2004 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (6/29/2004 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Dakota (7/26/2004 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

1995 East Rum River Drive S, Cambridge, MN 55008

Phone Number

(763) 689-9023

# of Employees

59

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

EFS ADV PART 2 BROCHURE (3/3/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

29,438

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$2,402,605,047

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Other business activities

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1) BASKETBALL REFEREE, Start date November 2019, Flat rate Pay, not investment related, seasonally 0-12 hours per week, Nov-March. 2) Brokerage General Agency (BGA), Non-INV, St. Paul MN (referral to office may vary), Fixed Insurance, Non-binding referral relationship only - no agent of record activity, 01/2017, no activity in 2021/2022, minimal hours, .25/month, 0 during trading hours, facilitate fixed life insurance referrals to BGA for minimal compensation as a licensed life agent.

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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".
EA
EFS ADVISORS

EDUCATOR'S FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. | EFS ADVISORS LLC | EFS ADVISORS

CRD#: 115211 / SEC#: 801-62857
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/11/2004 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (6/29/2004 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Dakota (7/26/2004 Terminated)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

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.
IAR
Minnesota
(1/2/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(1/5/2025)
RR
Wisconsin
(1/8/2025)
IAR
Wisconsin
(1/9/2025)

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 Oct 1997About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1987About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Apr 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1985About the Series 6 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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