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Michael Stendahl

CFG RETIREMENT
EDINA, MN
·CRD# 2408225·32 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Stendahl, who also goes by Michael Jon Stendahl, Mike Jon Stendahl, is a registered financial advisor currently at CFG RETIREMENT located in Edina, Minnesota. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael has worked at 18 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 55, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Michael Jon Stendahl, Mike Jon Stendahl

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Years of Experience

32 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CFG RETIREMENT·CRD# 179516
RIA
4550 W 77th Street Suite 380, Edina, MN 55435
April 21, 2021 - Present
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
RIA
Arden Hills, MN
February 3, 2015 - June 13, 2019
GRADIENT ADVISORS, LLC·CRD# 152665
RIA
Arden Hills, MN
April 28, 2014 - February 2, 2015
GRADIENT SECURITIES, LLC·CRD# 127701
BD
Arden Hills, MN
April 24, 2014 - June 13, 2019
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
RIA
Minneapolis, MN
November 27, 2012 - January 29, 2013
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 27, 2012 - January 29, 2013
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 3, 2011 - February 4, 2011
WELLS FARGO INVESTMENTS, LLC·CRD# 10582
BD
Minneapolis, MN
November 23, 2010 - January 3, 2011
BROOKSTONE SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 13366
BD
Lakeland, FL
January 14, 2009 - October 26, 2009
NOBLE CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.·CRD# 15768
BD
Boca Raton, FL
February 6, 2006 - January 17, 2007
FIRST AMERICAN SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 35841
BD
Orrville, OH
June 7, 2005 - February 7, 2006
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.·CRD# 8174
BD
Weehawken, NJ
January 7, 2004 - August 20, 2004
FIS BROKERAGE & SECURITIES SERVICES LLC·CRD# 104162
BD
Bolingbrook, IL
March 3, 2003 - January 22, 2004
RUMSON CAPITAL, LLC·CRD# 33848
BD
Montebello, NY
October 23, 2002 - March 3, 2003
MELVIN SPECIALISTS, L.L.C.·CRD# 34945
BD
Chicago, IL
March 26, 2002 - October 31, 2002
SERVICE ASSET MANAGEMENT COMPANY·CRD# 47157
BD
Austin, TX
July 25, 2001 - December 31, 2001
PIPER SANDLER & CO.·CRD# 665
BD
Minneapolis, MN
April 28, 1998 - April 12, 2001
AMERIPRISE ADVISOR SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 5979
BD
Detroit, MI
August 28, 1995 - April 3, 1998
U.S. BANCORP INVESTMENTS, INC.·CRD# 17868
BD
Saint Paul, MN
February 4, 1995 - August 30, 1995
ALL-TECH DIRECT, INC.·CRD# 13992
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Montvale, NJ
September 11, 1994 - October 25, 1994

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Current Firm

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CFG RETIREMENT

ASSURED RETIREMENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | CFG RETIREMENT

CRD#: 179516 / SEC#: 801-129292
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2024 Approved)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (3/17/2025 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

4550 W 77th Street Suite #380, Edina, MN 55435

Phone Number

(952) 657-7470

# of Employees

7

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 5 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A & 2B SEC (3/29/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

526

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$241,013,112

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Other business activities

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(1) CFG RETIREMENT; INVESTMENT RELATED; INSURANCE AGENT; INSURANCE SALES AND SERVICES; EDINA, MN; START 04/2021; 40 HRS PER MONTH; 40 DURING SECURITIES TRADING.

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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".
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CFG RETIREMENT

ASSURED RETIREMENT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. | CFG RETIREMENT

CRD#: 179516 / SEC#: 801-129292
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (1/3/2024 Approved)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (3/17/2025 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
(4/21/2021)

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 2004About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed May 1995About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 55 — Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam

Passed Dec 1998

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Dec 1993About the Series 7 exam

Series 24 — General Securities Principal Examination

Passed Aug 2017About the Series 24 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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