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Michael J. Gasperi
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Professional summary
Michael John Gasperi is a registered financial advisor currently at AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. located in Des Moines, Iowa and CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR NATURE: FINANCIAL SERVICES, Address: 6200 Aurora Avenue, #600W, Urbandale, IA 50322, INVESTMENT RELATED: YES HOURS: 160 INVESTMENT RELATED HOURS: 130 START DATE: 06/21/1999 ADDRESS: 2355 JFK ROAD, DUBUQUE IA 52002 DESCRIPTION: WHOLESALER TO CPA REPS. HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES POSITION: Financial Planning Consultant/Non-Equity Partner NATURE: Financial Services INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 160 START DATE: 06/21/1999 ADDRESS: 3990 Asbury Road, Dubuque IA 52002, United States DESCRIPTION: Wholesaler to CPA reps.
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Certified licenses
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NoneExperience
Current
June 23, 1999 - Present
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
Office #1: 100 Court Avenue Suite 209, Des Moines, IA 50309RIA
CRD#: 106237
Des Moines, IA
Current
September 5, 2025 - Present
CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Office #1: 100 Court Avenue Suite 209, Des Moines, IA 50309BD
CRD#: 13572
Des Moines, IA
Past
September 30, 2020 - September 5, 2025
AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 13686
Des Moines, IA
Past
February 8, 2001 - September 30, 2020
CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 15708
URBANDALE, IA
Past
January 30, 1995 - January 8, 1997
PRINCIPAL SECURITIES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 1137
DES MOINES, IA
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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AP
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES
CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1996 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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
IAR
Iowa(6/23/1999)
RR
Iowa(9/5/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
AP
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES
CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
3390 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002-2801
Mailing Address
Phone number
(563) 582-2855
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
254
SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 13,679 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 6,933,162,284 |
Accountant surprise examination report
| Filing Date | Form ADV-E Cover | Form ADV-E Report |
|---|---|---|
| 10/27/2025 | ||
| 12/20/2024 | ||
| 11/28/2023 | ||
| 12/16/2022 |
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Company Information
AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.
CRD#: 106237Des Moines, IA 50309TRUST BUT VERIFY
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