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Michael T. Messinger

REDWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT.
LOS ANGELES, CA 90035
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CRD#: 4291835
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Professional summary


Michael Todd Messinger is a registered financial advisor currently at REDWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC. located in Los Angeles, California and MULHOLLAND WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2001. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

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.
Name of other business: Mulholland Wealth Advisors, LLC. Business is investment related. Address: 1117 S. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 Nature of business: Wealth Advisory Firm Title: Chief Executive Officer Start Date: 12/2015 Approximate number of hours/month: 60 hours Approximate number of hours during trading hours/month: 30 hours Duties: Build out Mulholland Wealth as an advisory firm via business development and strategic positioning.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Current

April 8, 2010 - Present

REDWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.

Office #1: 1117 S. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035
RIA
CRD#: 153139
LOS ANGELES, CA
Current

April 4, 2016 - Present

MULHOLLAND WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 4110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
RIA
CRD#: 282408
Scottsdale, AZ
Past

March 30, 2009 - March 15, 2010

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT ADVISERS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 108257
BOSTON, MA
Past

January 2, 2009 - March 15, 2010

COLUMBIA MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 840
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

June 14, 2007 - January 2, 2009

RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 139135
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

March 23, 2004 - May 15, 2007

DIRECTED SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 21675
WEST CHESTER, PA
Past

June 9, 2003 - April 8, 2004

VOYA INVESTMENTS DISTRIBUTOR, LLC

BD
CRD#: 37886
WINDSOR, CT
Past

April 5, 2002 - June 26, 2003

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

RIA
CRD#: 8174
SECAUCUS, NJ
Past

March 26, 2001 - June 26, 2003

UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BD
CRD#: 8174
WEEHAWKEN, NJ

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".
RI
REDWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.
REDWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | REDWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.

CRD#: 153139 / SEC#: 801-78563

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2013 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2013 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2013 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2013 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2013 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2013 Terminated)

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
Arizona
(4/12/2010)
IAR
California
(4/8/2010)
IAR
Indiana
(6/1/2017)
IAR
Oregon
(4/4/2017)
IAR
Texas
(9/24/2012)
IAR
Washington
(4/11/2017)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 3/27/2009
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


RI
REDWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.
REDWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | REDWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.

CRD#: 153139 / SEC#: 801-78563

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/13/2013 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2013 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (10/17/2013 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2013 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2013 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/17/2013 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
4110 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Mailing Address
Phone number
(310) 272-8185
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
31

SEC notice filing (14 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

REDWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FORM ADV PART 2A (BROCHURE) (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,758
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 2,545,149,589

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Company Information


REDWOOD INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC.

CRD#: 153139Los Angeles, CA 90035

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