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Michael Berger

OPTAS
DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX
·CRD# 2708511·26 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Berger is a registered financial advisor currently at OPTAS, LLC located in Dripping Springs, Texas. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7, Series 10 and Series 9 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Years of Experience

26 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

OPTAS, LLC·CRD# 299965
RIA
15431 Fitzhugh Rd Suite 203, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
May 3, 2019 - Present
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
RIA
San Francisco, CA
September 25, 2014 - May 8, 2019
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
San Francisco, CA
June 21, 2010 - May 8, 2019
MORGAN STANLEY·CRD# 149777
BD
San Francisco, CA
June 1, 2009 - July 9, 2010
CITIGROUP GLOBAL MARKETS INC.·CRD# 7059
BD
San Francisco, CA
July 18, 2006 - June 1, 2009
PREFERREDTRADE, INC.·CRD# 10993
BD
San Francisco, CA
August 24, 2000 - April 6, 2005

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Current Firm

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OPTAS, LLC

OPTAS, LLC | VASI, LLC

CRD#: 299965 / SEC#: 801-115209
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2019 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

15431 Fitzhugh Rd Suite 203, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Phone Number

(888) 284-7139

# of Employees

9

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

FORM ADV PART 2A - FIRM BROCHURE (3/30/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

685

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$881,910,703

Accountant Surprise Examination Report

Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
10/24/2025Cover PageReport
10/23/2024Cover PageReport
02/08/2024Cover PageReport

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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OPTAS, LLC

OPTAS, LLC | VASI, LLC

CRD#: 299965 / SEC#: 801-115209
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/3/2019 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.
IAR
California
(5/7/2019)
IAR
Texas
(5/3/2019)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Sep 2014About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 2002About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2000About the Series 7 exam

Series 10 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - General Module Examination

Passed Oct 2010About the Series 10 exam

Series 9 — General Securities Sales Supervisor - Options Module Examination

Passed Aug 2010About the Series 9 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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