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Walter D. Fleak

FOCUS FINANCIAL
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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CRD#: 2761993
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Professional summary


Walter Danforth Fleak, who also goes by Dan Fleak, Walter Danforth Fleak, Walter Fleak, is a registered financial advisor currently at FOCUS FINANCIAL located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and OSAIC WEALTH, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Walter is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Walter has worked at 11 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Dan Fleak | Walter Danforth Fleak | Walter Fleak

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. OWNER - RENTAL OF OTHER UNITS IN PRIMARY RESIDENCE POSITION: Sole owner NATURE: Sole owner. INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 3 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 02/04/2003 ADDRESS: 2217 Colfax Ave, Apt 3, Minneapolis MN 55405, United States DESCRIPTION: Managing property repairs and 2.FOCUS FINANCIAL POSITION: Registered Assistant NATURE: Corporation/Registered Investment Advisor INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 145 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 127 START DATE: 07/19/2021 ADDRESS: 1300 Godward Street NE, Suite 5500, Minneapolis MN 55413, United States DESCRIPTION: Special projects and supervisory support. 3. FLEAK CONSULTING INC POSITION: Owner NATURE: Corporation INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 25 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 01/01/2024 ADDRESS: 2217 Colfax Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55405, United States DESCRIPTION: Consulting to non-financial services clients on marketing/IT projects

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Walter Danforth Fleak's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

August 23, 2021 - Present

FOCUS FINANCIAL

Office #1: 1300 Godward Street Ne Suite 5500, Minneapolis, MN 55413
RIA
CRD#: 116140
Minneapolis, MN
Current

July 21, 2021 - Present

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

Office #1: 1300 Godward St Ne Suite 5500, Minneapolis, MN 55413
RIA
BD
CRD#: 23131
Minneapolis, MN
Past

December 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019

PFS INVESTMENTS INC.

BD
CRD#: 10111
MAPLEWOOD, MN
Past

December 11, 2015 - June 2, 2017

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 25900
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

July 23, 2014 - December 7, 2015

SECURITIES AMERICA, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10205
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
Past

January 15, 2008 - July 9, 2014

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Past

May 10, 2007 - July 11, 2007

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

April 23, 2007 - July 11, 2007

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 16164
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Past

April 6, 2005 - March 6, 2007

ALLIANZ LIFE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 612
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Past

November 20, 2003 - March 14, 2005

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

BD
CRD#: 18387
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

September 4, 2001 - March 18, 2003

FIRST BROKERAGE AMERICA, L.L.C.

BD
CRD#: 43431
CLAYTON, MO
Past

August 23, 1996 - August 22, 2001

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EL SEGUNDO, 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".
FOCUS FINANCIAL
FOCUS FINANCIAL
AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS

CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2010 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2010 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 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
Minnesota
(7/21/2021)
IAR
Minnesota
(8/23/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/11/2019
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 24
Date: 10/31/1996
General Securities Principal Examination
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


FOCUS FINANCIAL
FOCUS FINANCIAL
AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS

CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2010 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2010 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1300 Godward Street Ne Suite 5500, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Mailing Address
Phone number
(651) 631-8166
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
172

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FOCUS FINANCIAL FIRM BROCHURE (7/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts26,057
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,262,663,508

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/16/2025
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Company Information


FOCUS FINANCIAL

FOCUS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 116140Minneapolis, MN 55413

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