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Michael H Distefano

CREATIVEONE WEALTH
MEQUON, WI
·CRD# 3126066·28 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael H Distefano, who also goes by Michael Distefano, is a registered financial advisor currently at CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC located in Mequon, Wisconsin. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1998. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Michael Distefano

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Years of Experience

28 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC·CRD# 281213
RIA
Mequon, WI
July 3, 2018 - Present
RIVERWATER PARTNERS LLC·CRD# 283540
RIA
Milwaukee, WI
October 21, 2016 - September 6, 2017
ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.·CRD# 16853
BD
Milwaukee, WI
August 1, 2007 - June 30, 2015
HEARTLAND ADVISORS, INC.·CRD# 29433
RIA
Milwaukee, WI
August 3, 2004 - June 30, 2015
HEARTLAND INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 29693
BD
Milwaukee, WI
July 27, 2004 - July 31, 2007
SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.·CRD# 10690
BD
Oaks, PA
February 4, 2003 - April 15, 2004
UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.·CRD# 13787
BD
Charlotte, NC
November 19, 2001 - December 20, 2002
WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 19616
BD
St. Louis, MO
October 1, 2000 - October 29, 2001
FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 8112
BD
Charlotte, NC
October 20, 1998 - October 1, 2000

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Current Firm

CW
CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

C1W | LA LOMA FINANCIAL SERVICES | CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC | COVENTRY WEALTH ADVISORS | CHANGEPATH, LLC | CHANGEPATH | CHANGE PATH LLC

CRD#: 281213 / SEC#: 801-106677
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Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (9/25/2015 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

6330 Sprint Pkwy Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66211

Phone Number

(913) 402-7897

# of Employees

222

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 51 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CREATIVEONE WEALTH FORM ADV PART 2A_2026.03.31 (3/31/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

35,425

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$6,251,683,061

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Other business activities

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CW
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CRD#: 281213 / SEC#: 801-106677
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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
Wisconsin
(7/3/2018)

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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 Oct 2004About the Series 65 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Oct 1998About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Jun 2015About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Feb 2002About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Oct 1998About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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