William M. Friederichs

BGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Bloomington, MN 55425

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CRD#: 1977953

Professional summary

William Matthew Friederichs, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in Bloomington, Minnesota.

William is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1989. William has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Experience

Current

February 19, 2019 - Present

BGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Office #1: 7900 International Drive Suite 800, Bloomington, MN 55425

RIA

CRD#: 110483

Bloomington, MN

Past

March 22, 2016 - December 14, 2017

FORESTERS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 164663

EDISON, NJ

Past

March 21, 2016 - December 14, 2017

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 305

EDISON, NJ

Past

May 7, 2012 - February 19, 2016

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

RIA

CRD#: 29604

OAKDALE, MN

Past

May 1, 2012 - February 19, 2016

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

CRD#: 29604

OAKDALE, MN

Past

June 28, 2010 - May 3, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 2882

BLOOMINGTON, MN

Past

July 8, 2009 - May 3, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

BLOOMINGTON, MN

Past

October 29, 2007 - April 3, 2009

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 145

RADNOR, PA

Past

February 23, 2000 - May 15, 2007

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 612

LAKE ELMO, MN

Past

May 8, 1996 - February 22, 2000

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

CRD#: 2882

WINDSOR, CT

Past

April 11, 1992 - May 6, 1996

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 421

OAKDALE, MN

Past

August 22, 1989 - April 11, 1990

WESTONKA INVESTMENTS, INC.

CRD#: 15542

MINNETONKA, MN

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 110483 / SEC#: 801-53285

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/1996 Approved)

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

California
(7/2/2024)

IAR

Minnesota
(2/19/2019)

IAR

Texas
(2/19/2019)

IAR

Wisconsin
(7/2/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/29/2009

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/5/1989

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 12/14/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 8/19/1989

General Securities Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 11/6/1997

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

BGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 110483 / SEC#: 801-53285

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/18/1996 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

7900 International Drive Suite 800, Bloomington, MN 55425

Mailing Address

Phone number

(952) 844-2500

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

BGM WEALTH ADV 2 DECEMBER 2024 (1/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	814
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 433,347,404

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
07/23/2025	Cover Page	Report
10/16/2024	Cover Page	Report
01/19/2024	Cover Page	Report

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William M. Friederichs

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view William Matthew Friederichs's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

FORESTERS ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

FORESTERS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

LINCOLN FINANCIAL DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

WESTONKA INVESTMENTS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/29/2009

Series 63

Date: 9/5/1989

SIE

Date: 12/14/2017

Series 7

Date: 8/19/1989

Series 24

Date: 11/6/1997

Current Firm

BGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

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BGM WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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