Michael Scott Dales
Professional Summary
Michael Scott Dales, who also goes by Mike Dales, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOCUS FINANCIAL located in St Louis Park, Minnesota and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1987. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.
At a Glance
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Fiduciary Standard
Fee Structure
Account Minimum
Active Clients
Other Aliases
Mike Dales
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Contact Information
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Years of Experience
39 years in the financial services industry
Current & Past Employments
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Current Firm
AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | THE BASBALLE GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC. | MCMURRAY WHITNEY FINANCIAL | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS
Contact Information
Main Address
1300 Godward Street Ne Suite 5500, Minneapolis, MN 55413Phone Number
(651) 631-8166# of Employees
189SEC notice filing (47 States and Territories)
Registered to provide investment advisory services in 47 US states and territories.
Documents
Part 2 Brochures
Regulatory Assets Under Management
Total Number of Accounts
27,510AUM (Assets Under Management)
$6,823,756,233Accountant Surprise Examination Report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01/06/2026 | Cover Page | Report |
| 01/16/2025 | Cover Page | Report |
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Other business activities
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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.
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Primary Firm SEC Registration
AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | THE BASBALLE GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC. | MCMURRAY WHITNEY FINANCIAL | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS
State Registrations and Notice Filings
(10/26/2016)
(6/16/1995)
(4/21/1995)
(1/2/2024)
(4/9/2019)
(11/19/2020)
(4/21/1995)
(1/31/2014)
(2/6/2013)
(5/31/2013)
(10/27/2025)
(4/10/2026)
(3/9/2026)
(10/23/2023)
(4/18/2001)
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Exams
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SRO Registrations
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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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