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Michael J. Gritis
BENTLEY FINANCIAL GROUP
Durango, CO
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CRD#: 4664399
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Professional summary
Michael John Gritis, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at BENTLEY FINANCIAL GROUP located in Durango, Colorado and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Durango, Colorado.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2003. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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1. 09/30/2009 - BENTLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. - NON-VARIABLE INSURANCE DBA - WEALTH MANAGER ASSISTANT. PROVIDE INSURANCE AND INVESTMENT PRODUCTS TO CLIENTS. - 10% OF TIME SPENT - DOWNERS GROVE, IL 2. 11/04/2009 - GRITIS & ASSOCIATES, Inc. - TAX PREP / ACCOUNTING / BOOKKEEPING - TAX PREPERATION - 80% OF TIME SPENT 3. 09/22/2010 - GRITIS & ASSOCIATES, Inc. - TAX PREP / ACCOUNTING / BOOKKEEPING - TAX PREPERATION AND ADVICE - 90% OF TIME SPENT 4. 09/28/2010 - BENTLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. - INV REL - AT REPORTED LOCATION - DBA FOR LPL BUSINESS (ENTITY FOR LPL BUSINESS) 5. 03/11/2015 - BENTLEY FINANCIAL GROUP - INV REL - 1385 WARREN AVENUE, SUITE A, DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515. - START 02/05/2015 - REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR HYBRID - TIME SPENT 60 HOURS PER MONTH - DOWNERS GROVE, IL
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2006
Experience
Current
November 12, 2014 - Present
BENTLEY FINANCIAL GROUP
RIA
CRD#: 172474
Durango, CO
Current
September 8, 2009 - Present
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
BD
CRD#: 6413
DURANGO, CO
Past
March 14, 2013 - March 1, 2016
LPL FINANCIAL LLC
RIA
CRD#: 6413
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Past
July 24, 2003 - September 8, 2009
WATERSTONE FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
BD
CRD#: 10078
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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BENTLEY FINANCIAL GROUP
BENTLEY FINANCIAL GROUP | BENTLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CRD#: 172474 / SEC#: 801-120187
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/2021 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2021 Terminated)Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2021 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.RR
indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.Visual representation of state registrations
RR
Colorado(7/10/2019)
IAR
Colorado(11/5/2021)
RR
Illinois(9/8/2009)
IAR
Illinois(11/12/2014)
RR
Indiana(7/10/2019)
RR
South Carolina(7/10/2019)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
Current Firm
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BENTLEY FINANCIAL GROUP
BENTLEY FINANCIAL GROUP | BENTLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.
CRD#: 172474 / SEC#: 801-120187
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/19/2021 Approved)Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/18/2021 Terminated)Illinois
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Contact information
Main Address
1385 Warren Ave. Suite A, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Mailing Address
Phone number
(630) 541-6363
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
4
SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 920 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 321,000,000 |
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