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Michael R. Grimme

SCS
Bellevue, WA 98004
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CRD#: 2539100
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Professional summary


Michael Robert Grimme, who also goes by Mike Grimme, is a registered financial advisor currently at SCS located in Bellevue, Washington.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1994. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 6 and Series 26 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Mike Grimme

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.
Leland Retirement, Inc.,, non-investment related, Business Entity for tax / investment purposes only - Start Date 07/10/2017- 2 hours per month per year end 2024; Clear Point Financial Partners - DBA name only for Park and Elm Investment Advisers LLC, - investment related -Start Date 08/07/2018 -dual registration with Park and Elm

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Michael Robert Grimme's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 1, 2024 - Present

SCS

Office #1: 10900 Ne 8th Street 15th Floor - Suite 1550, Bellevue, WA 98004
RIA
CRD#: 310849
Bellevue, WA
Past

October 30, 2019 - September 26, 2024

PARK + ELM INVESTMENT ADVISERS

RIA
CRD#: 146233
SEATTLE, WA
Past

March 3, 2017 - October 14, 2019

FINANCIAL ADVOCATES INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 151298
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

December 17, 2001 - November 23, 2016

ONEAMERICA SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 4173
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
Past

September 27, 1994 - December 17, 2001

AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 1075
INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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".
SC
SCS
BENSLER, LLC | SOUND CONSULTING SERVICES | SCS

CRD#: 310849 / SEC#: 801-119764

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2020 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
Washington
(5/1/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/3/2017
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


SC
SCS
BENSLER, LLC | SOUND CONSULTING SERVICES | SCS

CRD#: 310849 / SEC#: 801-119764

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/9/2020 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
10900 Ne 8th Street 15th Floor - Suite 1550, Bellevue, WA 98004
Mailing Address
Phone number
(425) 452-1222
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
41

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SCS ADV PART 2A (3/25/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts3,472
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 1,637,626,061

Red Flags


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Company Information


SCS

CRD#: 310849Bellevue, WA 98004

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