Michael C. Krueger

ADAPTIVE FINANCIAL CONSULTING

Beachwood, OH 44122

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CRD#: 2938876

Professional summary

Michael Christopher Krueger, who also goes by Mike Krueger, is a registered financial advisor currently at ADAPTIVE FINANCIAL CONSULTING, LLC located in Beachwood, Ohio.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1997. Michael has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mike Krueger

Other business activities

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(1)Territory manager with Commercial Insurance provider Smart Choice Insurance since 07/2015. Spends 20 hours/month with 15 during trading hours. Not investment related. APPOINTED WITH NATIONWIDE INSURANCE COMPANIES, AFFILIATES OF NSLLC, TO SELL FIXED INSURANCE / ANNUITY PRODUCTS AS WELL AS PROPERTY / CASUALTY INSURANCE DURING NORMAL MARKET HOURS AT THE BRANCH LOCATION. I am self-employed, but get paid from an organization called smart choice. Smart choice is a national aggregator, rather network, for insurance agencies. I bring on agencies to smart choices network, and I get paid overrides from the policies that these agencies write. (2) Power People Fitness, LLC; 10140 Gottschalk Pkwy, Unit 2 Chagrin Falls, OH 44023; not investment-related; fitness equipment and gear sales primarily to businesses; Consultant and 10% Owner; 2/1/2025; 2 hours per month, none during securities trading hours.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

September 28, 2019 - Present

ADAPTIVE FINANCIAL CONSULTING, LLC

Office #1: 3401 Enterprise Parkway Suite 340, Beachwood, OH 44122

RIA

CRD#: 288185

Beachwood, OH

Past

December 22, 2016 - October 1, 2019

STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

RIA

CRD#: 283816

Chagrin Falls, OH

Past

April 11, 2016 - July 20, 2016

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 11173

CHAGRIN FALLS, OH

Past

October 15, 2015 - April 8, 2016

STRATEGIC LIFESTYLE ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 115984

GREENVILLE, PA

Past

August 8, 2014 - July 16, 2015

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 13572

GREENVILLE, PA

Past

August 8, 2014 - July 16, 2015

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 13572

GREENVILLE, PA

Past

November 21, 2013 - May 23, 2014

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 134139

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OH

Past

November 21, 2013 - May 23, 2014

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

CRD#: 39543

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OH

Past

October 17, 2007 - November 29, 2013

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

RIA

CRD#: 104556

MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH

Past

July 19, 2002 - November 29, 2013

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 13686

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OH

Past

March 5, 1998 - September 1, 1998

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

CRD#: 7691

NEW YORK, NY

Past

November 25, 1997 - May 4, 1998

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 1703

DES MOINES, IA

Past

September 10, 1997 - November 19, 1997

GOLDK INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC

CRD#: 15514

BOSTON, MA

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".

ADAPTIVE FINANCIAL CONSULTING, LLC

CRD#: 288185 / SEC#: 801-114947

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2019 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/4/2019 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2019 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2019 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2019 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Ohio
(9/29/2019)

IAR

Texas
(9/28/2019)

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

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 8/23/2007

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/27/2003

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 7/20/2016

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 5/18/2010

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 7/16/2002

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

ADAPTIVE FINANCIAL CONSULTING, LLC

CRD#: 288185 / SEC#: 801-114947

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2019 Approved)

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/4/2019 Terminated)

Louisiana

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2019 Terminated)

Ohio

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2019 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2019 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

3401 Enterprise Parkway Suite 340, Beachwood, OH 44122

Mailing Address

Phone number

(440) 359-3468

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A ADAPTIVE FINANCIAL CONSULTING LLC (3/7/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	556
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 508,501,249

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Michael C. Krueger

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Christopher Krueger's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

STRATOS WEALTH ADVISORS LLC

NATIONWIDE SECURITIES, LLC

STRATEGIC LIFESTYLE ADVISORS, INC.

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

AVANTAX ADVISORY SERVICES

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

LOCUST STREET SECURITIES, INC.

GOLDK INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

ADAPTIVE FINANCIAL CONSULTING, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 8/23/2007

Series 63

Date: 5/27/2003

SIE

Date: 7/20/2016

Series 7

Date: 5/18/2010

Series 6

Date: 7/16/2002

Current Firm

ADAPTIVE FINANCIAL CONSULTING, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (13 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

ADAPTIVE FINANCIAL CONSULTING, LLC

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