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Dean H. Salminen

SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
Cook, MN 55723
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CRD#: 2698606
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Professional summary


Dean Harry Salminen is a registered financial advisor currently at SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. located in Cook, Minnesota and AURORA SECURITIES located in Cook, Minnesota.

Dean is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Dean has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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) Property, Casualty, Accident & Health, Life, and Variable Insurance; Investment-Related; Agent 2) Range Financial, LLC; Investment-Related; DBA for Insurance and Securities Business; Owner; Start Date: 10/2007 3) North Woods Agency Inc.; Investment-Related; Commercial Insurance Agency (Property & Casualty Insurance); Chief Executive Officer; Start Date 01/2014 4) Associated Contract Loggers & Truckers (ACLT); Non Investment-Related; 3961 S. Barker Rd., Gilbert, MN 55741; Board Member; Start Date 6/2015 5) Vermilion Fairways; Non Investment-Related; 2407 Vermilion Dr., Cook, MN 55723; Board Member; Start Date 9/2010. 6) Secure Investors Group; Non-Investment Related; Minnesota, Insurance Agent; Start Date 4/2024 7) Secure Asset Management, LLC; Investment Related; Minnesota, Investment Advisor Representative; Start Date 4/2024 8) BSDS Management, LLC; owner of a golf course; investment related: No; Location: Minnesota; Title: Partner; Start date w: 2025-10-20;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

April 22, 2024 - Present

SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

Office #1: 8505 Pederson Rd, Cook, MN 55723
RIA
CRD#: 144046
Cook, MN
Current

April 17, 2024 - Present

AURORA SECURITIES

Office #1: 8505 Pederson Road, Cook, MN 55723
BD
CRD#: 46147
Cook, MN
Past

April 17, 2024 - April 18, 2024

SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 144046
TROY, MI
Past

February 5, 2017 - April 23, 2024

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 39262
Cook, MN
Past

October 4, 2007 - April 23, 2024

WESTERN INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39262
Cook, MN
Past

July 13, 2006 - October 23, 2007

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 31194
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

October 6, 2004 - October 23, 2007

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 31194
MINNETONKA, MN
Past

March 12, 1997 - October 7, 2004

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

February 12, 1996 - July 10, 1996

WFP SECURITIES

BD
CRD#: 35098
SAN DIEGO, CA

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".
SA
SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
1031 CONSULTING AND SERVICES GROUP | WITTENBERG INVESTMENTS, INC | TRANSCEND FINANCIAL | TRADEWELL TAX & FINANCIAL | TRADEWELL FINANCIAL | TITAN WEALTH ADVISORS | THOMAS FINANCIAL | SON LIGHT INC. | SECURE MANAGEMENT | SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. | RW BOWLIN INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | REAL ESTATE TRANSITION SOLUTIONS | RANGE FINANCIAL | PREMIER ESTATE PLANNERS | PACELINE FINANCIAL LLC | NUSTAR FINANCIAL | NEVILLE FINANCIAL GROUP | MURRAY, TYMKEW & ASSOCIATES, INC. | MONEY & INVESTMENT CONCEPTS | INFORM FINANCIAL | HORNYAK FINANCIAL GROUP | HARRISON FINANCIAL | GOLDSTEIN FINANCIAL | GLEN H. CHESTER & ASSOCIATES | FORTNER WEALTH SERVICES | FORTHRIGHT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | EVERGREEN INVESTMENTS | CRESCENDO FINANCE | COUGHLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS FINANCIAL | BLUEBIRD ADVISORY

CRD#: 144046 / SEC#: 801-113954

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2018 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2018 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2018 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/18/2018 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)

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

RR
Arizona
(4/17/2024)
RR
Florida
(4/17/2024)
IAR
Minnesota
(4/22/2024)
RR
Minnesota
(4/23/2024)
RR
Missouri
(4/17/2024)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/3/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 2/26/2003
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


SA
SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.
1031 CONSULTING AND SERVICES GROUP | WITTENBERG INVESTMENTS, INC | TRANSCEND FINANCIAL | TRADEWELL TAX & FINANCIAL | TRADEWELL FINANCIAL | TITAN WEALTH ADVISORS | THOMAS FINANCIAL | SON LIGHT INC. | SECURE MANAGEMENT | SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC | SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. | RW BOWLIN INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC. | REAL ESTATE TRANSITION SOLUTIONS | RANGE FINANCIAL | PREMIER ESTATE PLANNERS | PACELINE FINANCIAL LLC | NUSTAR FINANCIAL | NEVILLE FINANCIAL GROUP | MURRAY, TYMKEW & ASSOCIATES, INC. | MONEY & INVESTMENT CONCEPTS | INFORM FINANCIAL | HORNYAK FINANCIAL GROUP | HARRISON FINANCIAL | GOLDSTEIN FINANCIAL | GLEN H. CHESTER & ASSOCIATES | FORTNER WEALTH SERVICES | FORTHRIGHT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | FINANCIAL STRATEGIES GROUP | EVERGREEN INVESTMENTS | CRESCENDO FINANCE | COUGHLIN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | COMPASS FINANCIAL | BLUEBIRD ADVISORY

CRD#: 144046 / SEC#: 801-113954

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2018 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/7/2018 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/19/2018 Terminated)
Michigan
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/18/2018 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2018 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2565 West Maple Rd, Troy, MI 48084
Mailing Address
Phone number
(248) 414-1562
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
53

SEC notice filing (40 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (6/26/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts4,714
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 890,034,531

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Company Information


SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

CRD#: 144046Cook, MN 55723

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