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Michael Lealon Purdy

AIF®
WACKER & ASSOCIATES
ST. JAMES, MN
·CRD# 2688497·30 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Lealon Purdy, AIF®, who also goes by Buzz Purdy, Michael "buzz" Lealon Purdy, is a registered financial advisor currently at WACKER & ASSOCIATES, INC. located in St. James, Minnesota. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Buzz Purdy, Michael "buzz" Lealon Purdy

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Contact Information

Direct

(xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email

xxxxx@xxxx.xxx

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

WACKER & ASSOCIATES, INC.·CRD# 159879
RIA
504 1st Ave. S., St. James, MN 56081
January 2, 2026 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
RIA
Saint James, MN
February 14, 2018 - September 22, 2026
LPL FINANCIAL LLC·CRD# 6413
BD
Saint James, MN
February 14, 2018 - September 22, 2026
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 12984
RIA
St James, MN
January 29, 2014 - February 14, 2018
INVEST FINANCIAL CORPORATION·CRD# 12984
BD
St James, MN
February 3, 2003 - February 14, 2018
NATHAN & LEWIS SECURITIES, INC.·CRD# 8503
BD
New York, NY
July 12, 1999 - February 27, 2003
FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION·CRD# 7461
BD
Atlanta, GA
October 1, 1996 - July 8, 1999
IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 6321
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 22, 1996 - September 30, 1996
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 6363
BD
Minneapolis, MN
January 22, 1996 - September 30, 1996

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Current Firm

W&
WACKER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

UNITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES ADVISORY GROUP | WACKER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 159879 / SEC#: 801-132015
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/21/2025 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (6/17/2025 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Kentucky (6/17/2025 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (6/18/2025 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Dakota (6/17/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (6/17/2025 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

208 Sherman Street, Jackson, MN 56143

Phone Number

(507) 847-3886

# of Employees

4

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 7 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WACKER & ASSOCIATES, INC. ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE (3/3/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

421

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$180,181,134

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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.

1- 11/10/2025 - Wacker & Associates - Registered Investment Advisor - IAR - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 01/01/2026 - 0 hours per month/ during trading - I temporarily provide limited services through Wacker & Associates, an independent investment advisor firm, for purposes of transitioning assets to the LPL Financial RIA. I started this activity business in 01/2026, and expect to spend approximately 0 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.advisorinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. This firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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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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WACKER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

UNITED FINANCIAL RESOURCES ADVISORY GROUP | WACKER & ASSOCIATES, INC.

CRD#: 159879 / SEC#: 801-132015
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/21/2025 Approved)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Iowa (6/17/2025 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Kentucky (6/17/2025 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Minnesota (6/18/2025 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - South Dakota (6/17/2025 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Texas (6/17/2025 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
(1/2/2026)

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 Apr 2019About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Dec 1995About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Jan 1996About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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