Michael Brannon

APO FINANCIAL SERVICES

WESTMINSTER, CO 80021-2627

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CRD#: 4280335

Professional summary

Michael Brannon, who also goes by Michael K Brannon, Michael K. Brannon, Michael Keith Brannon, is a registered financial advisor currently at APO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC located in Westminster, Colorado.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2000. Michael has worked at 12 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Aliases

Michael K Brannon | Michael K. Brannon | Michael Keith Brannon

Other business activities

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Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

July 7, 2026 - Present

APO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 10155 Westmoor Drive Suite 125, Westminster, CO 80021-2627

RIA

CRD#: 297647

WESTMINSTER, CO

Past

February 3, 2026 - May 12, 2026

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 109524

Denver, CO

Past

February 3, 2026 - May 12, 2026

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 18272

Denver, CO

Past

August 28, 2024 - April 30, 2025

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

RIA

CRD#: 104510

DENVER, CO

Past

June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

GOLDEN, CO

Past

June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2022

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

GOLDEN, CO

Past

September 11, 2017 - June 1, 2020

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CRD#: 42132

Broomfield, CO

Past

September 8, 2017 - June 1, 2020

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

RIA

CRD#: 42132

Broomfield, CO

Past

June 17, 2016 - February 3, 2017

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 29357

EVERGREEN, CO

Past

June 17, 2016 - February 3, 2017

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

CRD#: 29357

EVERGREEN, CO

Past

August 7, 2014 - July 28, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA

CRD#: 6413

GOLDEN, CO

Past

July 2, 2014 - July 28, 2015

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CRD#: 6413

GOLDEN, CO

Past

January 30, 2007 - December 7, 2012

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 16853

DENVER, CO

Past

May 5, 2006 - December 12, 2006

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 20472

DENVER, CO

Past

August 28, 2001 - December 10, 2002

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 1526

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

November 30, 2000 - March 26, 2001

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

CRD#: 8158

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

November 30, 2000 - April 3, 2001

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

MILWAUKEE, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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APO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

APO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | SCOTT FINANCIAL SERVICES | JOHN HART FINANCIAL | ASSURANCE FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 297647 / SEC#: 801-118090

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2020 Approved)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2020 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2020 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

Colorado
(7/7/2026)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/31/2014

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/17/2006

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 11/8/2007

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/4/2006

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

APO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

APO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | SCOTT FINANCIAL SERVICES | JOHN HART FINANCIAL | ASSURANCE FINANCIAL PARTNERS

CRD#: 297647 / SEC#: 801-118090

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/14/2020 Approved)

Colorado

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2020 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/21/2020 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

10155 Westmoor Drive Suite 125, Westminster, CO 80021-2627

Mailing Address

Phone number

(720) 588-2000

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APO FINANCIAL FIRM BROCHURE (4/1/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	929
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 111,168,207

Red Flags

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Michael Brannon

Professional summary

At a Glance

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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

Certified licenses

Experience

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

EDELMAN FINANCIAL ENGINES

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

CUSO FINANCIAL SERVICES, L.P.

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BANCWEST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

TIAA-CREF INDIVIDUAL & INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES, LLC

TOUCHSTONE SECURITIES, LLC

ROBERT W. BAIRD & CO. INCORPORATED

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

APO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/31/2014

Series 63

Date: 5/17/2006

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 11/8/2007

Series 6

Date: 5/4/2006

Current Firm

APO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

APO FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

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