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Chad Jonathan Rusten

ChFC®, CLU®
VP Financial Planning·ELEMENT SQUARED PRIVATE WEALTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
·CRD# 2357867·33 years experience

Professional Summary

Chad Jonathan Rusten, ChFC®, CLU®, who also goes by Chad J Rusten, Chad Jonathon Rusten, Chad Rusten, is a registered financial advisor currently at ELEMENT SQUARED PRIVATE WEALTH located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Chad is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1993. Chad has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 52, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

AUM %

Fee Structure

$100K–$250K

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Services Offered

  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning

Specializations

Portfolio Optimization

Biography

We are a Fiduciary with Fidelity as our custodian and we have a proprietary, disciplined process to optimize investment results. I saw a statistic once that like 82% of people that meet with a financial advisor are more confused after the meeting than they were before and most people would rather go to the dentist than talk about finances. As such, we are committed to educating/empowering people so they know what they are doing financially,...

Other Aliases

Chad J Rusten, Chad Jonathon Rusten, Chad Rusten

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/xxxxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

Website

xxxxxxxxxx.xxx

Languages

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Credentials

ChFC®
Chartered Financial Consultant
CLU®
Chartered Life Underwriter

Years of Experience

33 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

ELEMENT SQUARED PRIVATE WEALTH·CRD# 311284
RIA
60 South Sixth Street Suite 2900, Minneapolis, MN 55402
February 16, 2021 - Present
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 46173
RIA
Minnetonka, MN
September 10, 2019 - January 21, 2021
PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 46173
BD
Minnetonka, MN
September 10, 2019 - January 21, 2021
EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC·CRD# 110826
RIA
Edina, MN
August 24, 2017 - September 3, 2019
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
Edina, MN
July 22, 2014 - September 3, 2019
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 18387
RIA
Golden Valley, MN
March 1, 2012 - June 25, 2014
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 18387
RIA
Golden Valley, MN
February 6, 2006 - December 17, 2007
THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.·CRD# 18387
BD
Golden Valley, MN
December 8, 2004 - June 25, 2014
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
April 10, 1997 - August 5, 1997
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
April 10, 1997 - August 5, 1997
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 5979
BD
Detroit, MI
January 26, 1995 - April 6, 1995
PRUCO SECURITIES, LLC.·CRD# 5685
BD
Newark, NJ
June 14, 1993 - November 23, 1994

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Current Firm

ES
ELEMENT SQUARED PRIVATE WEALTH

ELEMENT SQUARED LLC | ELEMENT2 | ELEMENT SQUARED PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 311284 / SEC#: 801-128607
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2023 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (8/22/2023 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (8/22/2023 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (9/25/2023 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nebraska (12/2/2021 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oregon (12/2/2021 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Dakota (12/2/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (8/22/2023 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (8/22/2023 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

60 South Sixth Street Suite 2900, Minneapolis, MN 55402

Phone Number

(612) 325-5920

# of Employees

7

SEC notice filing (30 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 30 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A (2/27/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

478

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$203,482,682

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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.

SOLE PROPRIETOR - INSURANCE AGENT; INVESTMENT RELATED; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; APPROXIMATELY 5% OF TIME SPENT IN THIS PRACTICE.

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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".
ES
ELEMENT SQUARED PRIVATE WEALTH

ELEMENT SQUARED LLC | ELEMENT2 | ELEMENT SQUARED PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 311284 / SEC#: 801-128607
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (8/21/2023 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Illinois (8/22/2023 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (8/22/2023 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (9/25/2023 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Nebraska (12/2/2021 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Oregon (12/2/2021 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Dakota (12/2/2021 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (8/22/2023 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Wisconsin (8/22/2023 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.
IAR
Minnesota
(2/16/2021)
IAR
Texas
(4/20/2023)

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.

Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Jan 2006About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Jun 1993About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 2004About the Series 7 exam

Series 52 — Municipal Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1995About the Series 52 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1993About the Series 6 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Sep 2017About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Services Offered by Chad

  • Financial Planning
  • Investment Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Estate & Legacy Planning

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