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Michael D. Kotila

LARSON FINANCIAL GROUP
Wayzata, MN 55391
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CRD#: 4700384
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Professional summary


Michael David Kotila, CFP®, who also goes by Michael David Kotila, Michael Kotila, is a registered financial advisor currently at LARSON FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC located in Wayzata, Minnesota and LARSON FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC located in Wayzata, Minnesota.

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 6 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 66, Series 7TO, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael David Kotila | Michael Kotila

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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CFP®

Experience


Current

July 28, 2025 - Present

LARSON FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

Office #1: 445 East Lake Street Suite 320, Wayzata, MN 55391
RIA
CRD#: 140599
Wayzata, MN
Current

July 1, 2025 - Present

LARSON FINANCIAL SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 445 East Lake Street Suite 200, Wayzata, MN 55391
BD
CRD#: 152517
Wayzata, MN
Past

March 13, 2025 - July 1, 2025

FARMERS FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 103863
ROCHESTER, MN
Past

April 14, 2014 - June 3, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6413
EDINA, MN
Past

April 14, 2014 - June 3, 2021

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
EDINA, MN
Past

October 15, 2003 - July 3, 2006

IDS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 6321
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

October 15, 2003 - October 15, 2013

AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6363
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN

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".
LF
LARSON FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
LARSON FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | WORK OPTIONAL | THE PHYSICIANS THRIVE | OAKMONT FINANCIAL GROUP | MIDWEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIONSGATE ADVISORS

CRD#: 140599 / SEC#: 801-71543

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2010 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2010 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/30/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 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
Minnesota
(7/2/2025)
IAR
Minnesota
(7/28/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 7/24/2025
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 10/24/2003
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7TO
Date: 3/29/2024
General Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


LF
LARSON FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC
LARSON FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC | WORK OPTIONAL | THE PHYSICIANS THRIVE | OAKMONT FINANCIAL GROUP | MIDWEST WEALTH MANAGEMENT | LIONSGATE ADVISORS

CRD#: 140599 / SEC#: 801-71543

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/23/2010 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
Kansas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
Kentucky
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/1/2010 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
Tennessee
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (7/30/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/30/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 N Broadway Suite 1700, Saint Louis, MO 63102
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 569-2450
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
115

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

2025.03.21 LFG FIRM BROCHURE_ FORM ADV 2A (3/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts24,504
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 4,032,736,835

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
08/08/2024
Cover Page
12/13/2023
01/03/2023

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Company Information


LARSON FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 140599Wayzata, MN 55391

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