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Howard Edwin Pakola

CFP®
PSC FINANCIAL
BLOOMINGTON, MN
·CRD# 1560983·37 years experience

Professional Summary

Howard Edwin Pakola, CFP®, who also goes by Howard E Pakola, is a registered financial advisor currently at PSC FINANCIAL LLC located in Bloomington, Minnesota and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Bloomington, Minnesota. Howard is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. Howard has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Advisory Accounts Only

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Estate Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits

Other Aliases

Howard E Pakola

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Contact Information

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 1991

Years of Experience

37 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

PSC FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 172054
RIA
7900 International Drive Suite 1075, Bloomington, MN 55425
September 25, 2014 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
BD
7900 International Dr Ste 1075, Bloomington, MN 55425-2436
June 7, 1995 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Fort Mill, SC
May 27, 2010 - March 28, 2013
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Fort Mill, SC
November 8, 1996 - December 31, 2002
PIPER SANDLER & CO.·CRD# 665
BD
Minneapolis, MN
February 13, 1995 - June 16, 1995
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
July 18, 1989 - February 22, 1993
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
July 18, 1989 - February 22, 1993

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Current Firm

PF
PSC FINANCIAL LLC

PSC FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 172054 / SEC#: 801-120763
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2021 Approved)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (10/21/2024 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

7900 International Drive Suite 1075, Bloomington, MN 55425

Phone Number

(952) 777-3955

# of Employees

3

SEC notice filing (1 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 1 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (3/20/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

228

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$135,074,412

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Other business activities

Information obtained from regulatory filings. Advisors can request corrections through their firm or regulator.

Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

1. 7/31/2006: INTERCHANGE BROKERAGE - INVESTMENT RELATED - AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - TIME SPENT 5% - INTERCHANGE BROKERAGE - SELL FIXED LIFE INSURANCE, DISABILITY INSURANCE AND LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE THROUGH INTERCHANGE BROKERAGE IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN. 2. 9/24/2010: NEWMAN FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC - INVESTMENT RELATED - AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - TIME SPENT 1% - WRITE LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE THROUGH THIS GENERAL AGENT. 3. 11/24/2014: PSC FINANCIAL, LLC - INVESTMENT RELATED - AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR HYBRID - STARTED 10/01/2014 - 120 HOURS PER MONTH/80 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING. 4. 11/26/2014: PSC FINANCIAL, LLC - INVESTMENT RELATED - AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) - DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS) - STARTED 03/17/2014 - 160 HOURS PER MONTH/120 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING. 5. 1/22/2015: NO BUSINESS NAME - INVESTMENT RELATED- AT REPORTED BUSINESS LOCATION(S) - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE - STARTED 01/20/2015 - 10 HOURS PER MONTH/0 HOURS DURING SECURITIES TRADING.

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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".
PF
PSC FINANCIAL LLC

PSC FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 172054 / SEC#: 801-120763
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/12/2021 Approved)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (10/21/2024 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.
RR
Arizona
(1/3/2003)
RR
California
(3/5/2002)
RR
Colorado
(3/9/2015)
RR
Florida
(1/11/2006)
RR
Illinois
(11/29/1999)
RR
Indiana
(9/22/2025)
RR
Michigan
(11/4/2015)
RR
Minnesota
(6/7/1995)
IAR
Minnesota
(9/25/2014)
RR
Nevada
(2/11/2022)
RR
New Hampshire
(9/12/2017)
RR
Pennsylvania
(11/18/2025)
RR
Texas
(11/1/2019)
RR
Utah
(9/5/2025)
RR
Virginia
(5/16/2011)
RR
Wisconsin
(7/18/2001)

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 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jan 1993About the Series 63 exam

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed May 1992About the Series 65 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jul 1989About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Apr 2001About the Series 24 exam
FINRA
SRO Registrations

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Howard

  • Estate Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Comprehensive Financial Planning
  • Employee and Employer Plan Benefits

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