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Steven C. Walstad

COMPASS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC
Bloomington, MN 55437
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CRD#: 1577424
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Professional summary


Steven Craig Walstad, who also goes by Steve Craig Walstad, Steve Walstad, Wally Walstad, is a registered financial advisor currently at COMPASS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC located in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Steven is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Steven has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Steve Craig Walstad | Steve Walstad | Wally Walstad

Other business activities


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.
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT FOR VARIOUS INDEPENDENT INSURANCE COMPANIES, INVESTMENT RELATED, START DATE 1984, SAME ADDRESS, 5HR/MO NON TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 16, 2021 - Present

COMPASS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Office #1: 8400 Normandal Lake Blvd #920, Bloomington, MN 55437
RIA
CRD#: 156345
Bloomington, MN
Past

September 20, 2013 - August 1, 2024

INDEPENDENT INVESTMENT ADVISORS INC.

RIA
CRD#: 165982
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

April 18, 2008 - December 14, 2012

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
PLYMOUTH, MN
Past

November 26, 2007 - April 22, 2008

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Past

October 31, 2005 - November 27, 2007

OSAIC SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 133763
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Past

March 27, 1997 - October 31, 2005

SUNAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 20068
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

July 19, 1996 - April 2, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 5181
BOSTON, MA
Past

July 19, 1996 - April 2, 1997

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 468
BOSTON, MA

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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COMPASS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC
COMPASS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC | ZODA FINANCIAL | NATURE COAST CAPITAL | MY ROADMAP ADVISOR | MOWERY CAPITAL | MICHAEL LEE STRATEGY | MARKOWSKI INVESTMENTS HOLDING CORPORATION | MARKOWSKI BROTHERS HOLDING CORPORATION | KELLY INVESTMENT ADVISORS | KDH FINANCIAL | JOHN DANIELS CPA | INTELLIVISOR FAMILY OFFICE | INDEPENDENCE MONEY | FORTIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DMK ADVISOR GROUP | DISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 156345 / SEC#: 801-118185

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2020 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2020 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/19/2020 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2020 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2020 Terminated)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Minnesota
(12/16/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 8/15/1996
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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COMPASS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC
COMPASS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC | ZODA FINANCIAL | NATURE COAST CAPITAL | MY ROADMAP ADVISOR | MOWERY CAPITAL | MICHAEL LEE STRATEGY | MARKOWSKI INVESTMENTS HOLDING CORPORATION | MARKOWSKI BROTHERS HOLDING CORPORATION | KELLY INVESTMENT ADVISORS | KDH FINANCIAL | JOHN DANIELS CPA | INTELLIVISOR FAMILY OFFICE | INDEPENDENCE MONEY | FORTIFIED WEALTH MANAGEMENT | DMK ADVISOR GROUP | DISE WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 156345 / SEC#: 801-118185

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2020 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2020 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/19/2020 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2020 Terminated)
South Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/11/2020 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2422 W. Sunset Drive, Tampa, FL 33629
Mailing Address
Phone number
(813) 831-5168
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
28

SEC notice filing (23 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

COMPASS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ADV PART 2A 3/19/2025 (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,350
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 518,984,611

Red Flags


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Company Information


COMPASS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 156345Bloomington, MN 55437

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