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Michael Aaron Waldman

AIF®
IMA WEALTH
Dallas, TX
·CRD# 4688936·23 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Aaron Waldman, AIF® is a registered financial advisor currently at IMA WEALTH located in Dallas, Texas. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor 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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

AIF®
Accredited Investment Fiduciary

Years of Experience

23 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

IMA WEALTH·CRD# 112091
RIA
14221 Dallas Parkway Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75254
July 5, 2016 - Present
IMA WEALTH·CRD# 112091
BD
Dallas, TX
July 5, 2016 - December 15, 2023
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 283330
RIA
Dallas, TX
April 20, 2016 - July 1, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
RIA
Dallas, TX
September 19, 2003 - July 1, 2016
KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC·CRD# 42046
BD
Dallas, TX
August 21, 2003 - July 1, 2016

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Current Firm

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IMA WEALTH

IMA ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | TRUENORTH, INC. | TRUENORTH SECURITIES, INC. | TRG RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | TRG INVESTMENT ADVISORS | SYNTRINSIC | IMA WEALTH, INC. | IMA WEALTH | IMA RETIREMENT | IMA PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 112091 / SEC#: 801-79108, 8-53221
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (2/5/2014 Approved)
BD
Terminated by SEC on 02/16/2024

Contact Information

Main Address

1705 17th Street Suite 100, Denver, CO 80202

Mailing Address

430 E Douglas Ave Suite 400, Wichita, KS 67202

Phone Number

(316) 266-6574

Established

Kansas since 06/23/2000

Firm Type

Corporation

Fiscal Year End

December

Firm Size

Small

# of Employees

50

SEC notice filing (21 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 21 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

IMAAS DBA TRGIA WRAP FEE BROCHURE (10/2/2026)

Direct owners and executive officers

NamePositionCRD#
THE IMA FINANCIAL GROUP, INC. F/K/A INSURANCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.SHAREHOLDER—
DAVIS, PATRICIA LYNNSVP, CCO, DIRECTOR5613123
HOLT, RICHARD WILLIAMPRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, CIO, FINOP2778485
PAULY, ERIC MICHAELGENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY7719772
POOL, SUSAN LOUISESENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR3178683

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

1,191

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$3,904,795,950

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Other business activities

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IMA, Inc. 14221 Dallas Parkway, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75254. Investment related: No, Nature of business: Insurance broker. Title or Relationship: Partner, EVP of Employee Benefits Division. Start Date 5/01/16. Hrs per month: 50% - 75% (80 - 120 hrs). IMA, Inc. is an affiliate of IMA Advisory Services, Inc. Both are wholly owned subsidiaries of The IMA Financial Group, Inc. NLSTECH LLC, DBA iNplace Organizers, 5932 Melshire Dr. Dallas TX 75230. Investment related: No. Nature of Business: Home Organization business. Position: Spouse's company co-owned by Mr. Waldman, who is not actively involved. Start Date: 1/1/2010 Hrs per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 Hrs) Hrs per month during trading Hrs: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 Hrs) Duties: No duties. Price London Park, LP, 4125 Centurion Way # 200, Addison, TX 75001 Investment related: No. Nature of Business: Real Estate - Apartment Units Position, Title or Relationship: Minority Passive Investor Start Date: 11/1/2020 Hrs per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 Hrs) Hrs per month during trading Hrs: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 Hrs) Duties: None, just investor Price HWCC, Ltd., 4125 Centurion Way # 200, Addison, TX 75001 Investment related: No. Nature of Business: Real Estate - Apartment Units Position, Title or Relationship: Minority Passive Investor Start Date: 11/1/2020 Hrs per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 Hrs) Hrs per month during trading Hrs: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 Hrs) Duties: None, just investor PWHC, LP, 4125 Centurion Way # 200, Addison, TX 75001 Investment related: No. Nature of Business: Real Estate - Apartment Units Position, Title or Relationship: Minority Passive Investor Start Date: 11/1/2020 Hrs per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 Hrs) Hrs per month during trading Hrs: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 Hrs) Duties: None, just investor Price Standard at Cityline, LP, 4125 Centurion Way # 200, Addison, TX 75001 Investment related: No. Nature of Business: Real Estate - Apartment Units Position, Title or Relationship: Minority Passive Investor Start Date: 11/1/2020 Hrs per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 Hrs) Hrs per month during trading Hrs: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 Hrs) Duties: None, just investor LDG Investment 2014 Trust Agreement, 16400 Dallas Pkwy #310, Dallas, TX 75248. Investment related: No Nature of Business: Life Insurance Trust. Position, Title or Relationship: Trustee Start Date: 2/12/2014 Hrs per month: 0% - 10% (0 - 16 Hrs) Hrs per month during trading Hrs: 0% - 10% (0 - 14 Hrs) Duties: Pay annual life insurance premiums

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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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IMA WEALTH

IMA ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. | TRUENORTH, INC. | TRUENORTH SECURITIES, INC. | TRG RETIREMENT PLAN CONSULTANTS | TRG INVESTMENT ADVISORS | SYNTRINSIC | IMA WEALTH, INC. | IMA WEALTH | IMA RETIREMENT | IMA PRIVATE WEALTH

CRD#: 112091 / SEC#: 801-79108, 8-53221
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Terminated by SEC on 02/16/2024

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.
IAR
Kansas
(6/10/2024)
IAR
Texas
(7/5/2016)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2003About the Series 66 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2003About the Series 7 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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