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Michael L. Kappes

NEXT STEPS ADVISORS
BELLEVUE, WA 98006
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CRD#: 1632350
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Professional summary


Michael Ludwig Kappes, who also goes by Michael L Kappes, Mike Kappes, is a registered financial advisor currently at NEXT STEPS ADVISORS, INC. located in Bellevue, Washington.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 31, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Yes

Aliases


Michael L Kappes | Mike Kappes

Other business activities


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NEXT STEP ADVISORS - INVESTMENT RELATED - SAME ADDRESS - DBA - OWNER - 12/1/2015 - 160 HRS/MO, 100 HRS/MO DURING TRADING

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Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

September 30, 2019 - Present

NEXT STEPS ADVISORS, INC.

Office #1: 14205 Se 36th Street Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98006
RIA
CRD#: 301389
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

May 23, 2014 - September 30, 2019

KMS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 3866
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

January 21, 2008 - June 2, 2014

STANCORP INVESTMENT ADVISERS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 110228
LYNNWOOD, WA
Past

September 20, 2007 - September 21, 2010

STANCORP EQUITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19517
PORTLAND, OR
Past

November 4, 2004 - August 23, 2006

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

November 25, 2002 - November 21, 2003

TD AMERITRADE, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7870
OMAHA, NE
Past

November 30, 2000 - November 15, 2002

CHARLES SCHWAB & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 5393
WESTLAKE, TX
Past

October 21, 1999 - November 2, 2000

STEPHENS

BD
CRD#: 3496
LITTLE ROCK, AR
Past

September 3, 1996 - November 22, 1999

INVESTACORP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7684
MIAMI, FL
Past

September 17, 1993 - September 19, 1996

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY

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
Washington
(9/30/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 1/18/2008
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/21/1993
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


NS
NEXT STEPS ADVISORS, INC.
NEXT STEPS ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 301389 / SEC#:

Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/30/2019 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
14205 Se 36th St Ste 100, Bellevue, WA 98006
Mailing Address
Phone number
(425) 649-1155
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts85
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 39,000,000

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Company Information


NEXT STEPS ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 301389Bellevue, WA 98006

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