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Michael Bo Hansen

Michael B. Hansen

MONVIA FINANCIAL L.P. | Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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CRD#: 4471989
Michael Bo Hansen

Professional summary


Michael Bo Hansen, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MONVIA FINANCIAL L.P. located in Walnut Creek, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2002. Michael has worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE, Series 7 and Series 24 exams.

Core Areas of Focus


Comprehensive Financial Planning
Attending College
401(k)/403(b)/IRAs
Annuities
Charitable & Planned Giving
Asset Allocation
Cross-border Planning
Career Change
Estate Planning
Investment Management
Getting Divorced
Employee Benefits
Limited Partnerships
Mutual Funds
Irregular Income
Insurance
Real Estate
Job Loss
Retirement
Stocks & Bonds
Life Planning
Long-term Care
Tangible Assets
Succession Planning
Sudden Wealth
Nontraditional Households
Special Needs
Personal Taxes
Women's Finances

Biography


Michael specializes in international financial planning (often referred to as cross-border financial planning), covering areas such as Financial Position, Protection Planning, Investment Planning, Tax Strategies, Retirement Planning & Estate Strategies. Before joining the financial services industry in 2001, Michael spent almost 10 years in London, UK working for companies such as Hertz Europe and Johnson & Johnson in their sales and marketing departments taking on roles as Marketing Manager and Global Business Development Manager. He has a passion for traveling and has been to more than 45 countries. Outside work, Michael enjoys the cultural scene and reading. He also loves to play squash, badminton, tennis, golf, and of course soccer! Michael is fluent in Danish, English, Norwegian, and Swedish and has a working knowledge of French and German. He is originally from Denmark with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Economics from the University of Copenhagen. Michael is married to a native Hawaiian, Jennifer and they have one son, Sebastian, and a Chocolate Labrador, Koa.

Question & Answer


What are your service offerings?
Estate Planning
Tax Planning
Investment Planning
Business Succession Planning
Insurance Planning
Employee and Employer Plan Ben...
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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Certified licenses


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CFP®

Start date: 2008

Experience


Current

May 17, 2013 - Present

MONVIA FINANCIAL L.P.

Office #1: 1990 North California Boulevard 8th Floor, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RIA
CRD#: 165932
Walnut Creek, CA
Past

January 19, 2016 - January 8, 2021

WHITEHALL-PARKER SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 10608
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

July 9, 2013 - January 8, 2021

WHITEHALL-PARKER SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 10608
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

September 10, 2012 - December 31, 2021

BUTTONWOOD FINANCIAL INC.

RIA
CRD#: 163982
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

February 21, 2012 - July 19, 2013

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

February 21, 2012 - July 19, 2013

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

September 9, 2009 - February 24, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2882
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

July 30, 2009 - February 24, 2012

VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2882
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

May 31, 2002 - August 10, 2009

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

May 15, 2002 - July 9, 2007

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

May 15, 2002 - August 10, 2009

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
WALNUT CREEK, CA
Past

January 3, 2002 - March 22, 2002

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

January 3, 2002 - March 22, 2002

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
MINNEAPOLIS, MN

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
California
(5/17/2013)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/10/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam

Current Firm


MF
MONVIA FINANCIAL L.P.
FRONTIER WEALTH STRATEGIES INC. | MONVIA FINANCIAL L.P. | MONVIA FINANCIAL | FRONTIER WEALTH STRATEGIES, INC. | FRONTIER WEALTH STRATEGIES L.P.

CRD#: 165932 / SEC#:

California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/17/2013 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
1990 North California Boulevard 8th Floor, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Mailing Address
Phone number
(925) 255-0004
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
3

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts448
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 81,548,117

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Company Information


MONVIA FINANCIAL L.P.

Co-Founder & Managing PartnerCRD#: 165932Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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