Kristina M. Bentzen

PARADIGM, STRATEGIES IN WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Maple Grove, MN 55369

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CRD#: 3120677

Professional summary

Kristina Marie Bentzen, who also goes by Kris Bentzen, Kristina M Bentzen, Kristina Marie Westerhoff, is a registered financial advisor currently at PARADIGM, STRATEGIES IN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC located in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Kristina is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1999. Kristina has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Kris Bentzen | Kristina M Bentzen | Kristina Marie Westerhoff

Other business activities

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01/2004 Independent Licensed insurance Agent; Investment Related; Minnesota; Life, Accident, Health

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

January 16, 2014 - Present

PARADIGM, STRATEGIES IN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Office #1: 11324 86th Avenue North, Maple Grove, MN 55369

RIA

CRD#: 110372

Maple Grove, MN

Past

September 23, 2002 - October 26, 2006

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 421

MAPLE GROVE, MN

Past

January 4, 1999 - September 25, 2002

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

CRD#: 7461

ATLANTA, GA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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PARADIGM, STRATEGIES IN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

ASSET STRATEGY CONSULTANTS OF MINNESOTA LLC | PARADIGM, STRATEGIES IN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 110372 / SEC#: 801-79270

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2014 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2014 Terminated)

Minnesota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2014 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2014 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

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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

Minnesota
(1/16/2014)

IAR

Texas
(10/30/2020)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/5/2017

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 9/29/1998

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 12/31/1998

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

PARADIGM, STRATEGIES IN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

ASSET STRATEGY CONSULTANTS OF MINNESOTA LLC | PARADIGM, STRATEGIES IN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

CRD#: 110372 / SEC#: 801-79270

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/6/2014 Approved)

Arizona

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2014 Terminated)

Minnesota

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2014 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/14/2014 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

11324 86th Avenue North, Maple Grove, MN 55369

Mailing Address

Phone number

(763) 201-1025

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

PARADIGM, STRATEGIES IN WEALTH MANAGEMENT (7/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	673
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 295,827,872

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Kristina M. Bentzen

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

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Certified licenses

Experience

PARADIGM, STRATEGIES IN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

FSC SECURITIES CORPORATION

Primary Firm SEC Registration

PARADIGM, STRATEGIES IN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/5/2017

Series 63

Date: 9/29/1998

Series 6

Date: 12/31/1998

Current Firm

PARADIGM, STRATEGIES IN WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (5 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

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