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Katherine M. Stienessen

MOTIV8 INVESTMENTS LLC
St Louis Park, MN 55416
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CRD#: 4039071
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Professional summary


Katherine Mary Stienessen, who also goes by Katherine Mary Fogarty, Kay Stienessen, is a registered financial advisor currently at MOTIV8 INVESTMENTS LLC located in St Louis Park, Minnesota.

Katherine is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Katherine has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 31 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Katherine Mary Fogarty | Kay Stienessen

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. INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENT - INCLUDING EQUITY INDEXED ANNUITIES. 2. KAY STIENESSEN CPA, OWNER, 4021 VERNON AVE S SUITE 208 ST LOUIS PARK MN 55416, PREPARE INCOME TAXES, START DATE 1/1/2013, 30% OF TOTAL HOURS WORKED IS DEVOTED TO THIS ACTIVITY AND MAY BE DURING TRADING HOURS. 3. THE LENOX FOUNDATION, BOARD MEMBER ON THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, START DATE 07/21/2017, SUPPORTING THE ST. LOUIS PARK SENIOR PROGRAMS, 1 HOUR/MONTH DURING TRADING HOURS. 4. Name of outside business: Excelsior Financial Group LLC; Legal name of business: Excelsior Financial Group LLC; Is the business investment related: No; Location of the business: 4021 Vernon Ave S Ste 208 St Louis Park MN 55416 USA; Description of the business: tax preparation business; Position Title: CPA/owner; Responsibilities Duties: tax preparation and tax planning; Start date with business: 2006-08-01; Hours per month devoted to business during trading hours: 40; Hours per month devoted to business outside trading hours: 0; Percentage of total yearly compensation expected to be derived from the business: 28; Will an IRS form for income earned be received: No;

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Katherine Mary Stienessen's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

May 17, 2019 - Present

MOTIV8 INVESTMENTS LLC

Office #1: 4021 Vernon Ave S, Suite 208, St Louis Park, MN 55416
RIA
CRD#: 285560
St Louis Park, MN
Past

November 7, 2012 - May 13, 2019

HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 19258
ST LOUIS PARK, MN
Past

October 17, 2003 - May 13, 2019

HARBOUR INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 19258
ST LOUIS PARK, MN
Past

March 6, 2002 - October 24, 2003

VALMARK SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 31243
AKRON, OH
Past

July 11, 2000 - December 14, 2001

MORGAN STANLEY DW INC.

BD
CRD#: 7556
PURCHASE, NY
Past

January 17, 2000 - June 26, 2000

AVANTAX INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13686
DALLAS, TX

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".
MI
MOTIV8 INVESTMENTS LLC
AKAMI ADVISORS | WOODCREST FINANCIAL GROUP | WELL PRESERVED ADVISORY GROUP | VILLA TAX ADVISORY GROUP | THE WELL PRESERVED ADVISORY GROUP | THE TERRIO GROUP | THE RETIREMENT ADVISORS | TENNYSON GROUP | PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISOR | OWLFI | OPTIMAL WEALTH STRATEGIES LLC | MOTIV8 INVESTMENTS LLC | MCBEATH FINANCIAL GROUP | MASON STREET WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HALL ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP | GLEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | FAITHFUL FINANCIAL GROUP | EXCELSIOR FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | EAST COAST TAX AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | DIVERSIFIED WALTH GROUP | CREATIVE ONE | COAST TO COAST FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | CAPROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | ASSETS RISK MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 285560 / SEC#: 801-108653

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2016 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
Minnesota
(5/17/2019)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 8/29/2000
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 31
Date: 9/1/2000
Futures Managed Funds Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MI
MOTIV8 INVESTMENTS LLC
AKAMI ADVISORS | WOODCREST FINANCIAL GROUP | WELL PRESERVED ADVISORY GROUP | VILLA TAX ADVISORY GROUP | THE WELL PRESERVED ADVISORY GROUP | THE TERRIO GROUP | THE RETIREMENT ADVISORS | TENNYSON GROUP | PRIVATE CLIENT ADVISOR | OWLFI | OPTIMAL WEALTH STRATEGIES LLC | MOTIV8 INVESTMENTS LLC | MCBEATH FINANCIAL GROUP | MASON STREET WEALTH MANAGEMENT | HALL ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP | GLEASON FINANCIAL GROUP | FAITHFUL FINANCIAL GROUP | EXCELSIOR FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | EAST COAST TAX AND FINANCIAL PLANNING | DIVERSIFIED WALTH GROUP | CREATIVE ONE | COAST TO COAST FINANCIAL PLANNING LLC | CAPROCK FINANCIAL GROUP | ASSETS RISK MANAGEMENT LLC

CRD#: 285560 / SEC#: 801-108653

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2016 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
542 Nw University Blvd Suite B101, Port St Lucie, FL 34986
Mailing Address
Phone number
(772) 247-4488
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
41

SEC notice filing (19 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MOTIV8 ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (3/24/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,568
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 187,093,402

Red Flags


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Company Information


MOTIV8 INVESTMENTS LLC

CRD#: 285560St Louis Park, MN 55416

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