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Michael H. Distefano

CREATIVEONE WEALTH
MEQUON, WI
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CRD#: 3126066
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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.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Distefano

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

July 3, 2018 - Present

CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 281213
MEQUON, WI
Past

October 21, 2016 - September 6, 2017

RIVERWATER PARTNERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283540
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

August 1, 2007 - June 30, 2015

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 16853
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

August 3, 2004 - June 30, 2015

HEARTLAND ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 29433
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

July 27, 2004 - July 31, 2007

HEARTLAND INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 29693
MILWAUKEE, WI
Past

February 4, 2003 - April 15, 2004

SEI INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTION CO.

BD
CRD#: 10690
OAKS, PA
Past

November 19, 2001 - December 20, 2002

UVEST FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13787
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past

October 1, 2000 - October 29, 2001

WELLS FARGO CLEARING SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 19616
ST. LOUIS, MO
Past

October 20, 1998 - October 1, 2000

FIRST UNION BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 8112
CHARLOTTE, NC

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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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

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2015 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Wisconsin
(7/3/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/12/2004
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

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

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/25/2015 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
6330 Sprint Pkwy Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66211
Mailing Address
Phone number
(913) 402-7897
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
217

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

CREATIVEONE WEALTH ADV PART 2A 03.31.2025 (4/15/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts29,437
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,828,907,475

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Company Information


CREATIVEONE WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 281213Mequon, WI

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