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Amanda G. Willis-martin

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CRD#: 4860463
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Amanda Gayle Willis-martin, who also goes by Amanda Gayle Hulten, Amanda Gayle Willis, was a registered financial professional .

Amanda is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2004. Amanda had worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Amanda Gayle Hulten | Amanda Gayle Willis

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.
1. Board Chair for Voyageurs Expeditionary School 2. FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK INC POSITION: Registered Assistant NATURE: Registered Investment Advisor INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 12/16/2020 ADDRESS: 1421 Bemidji Ave N, Suite 2, Bemidji MN 56601, United States DESCRIPTION: Prepare client Files Prepare Client Reports Process unsolicited client requests Perform admin duties as assigned 3. MICHAEL J HUERBIN POSITION: Registered Assistant NATURE: Sole Proprietorship INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 80 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 12/16/2020 ADDRESS: 1421 Bemidji Ave N, Suite 2, Bemidji MN 56601, United States DESCRIPTION: Prepare client files Prepare client reports Processing unsolicited client requests Other admin duties as assigned 4. AMANDA WILLIS-MARTIN POSITION: Owner/Teacher NATURE: Teach individual Piano Lessons INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 8 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 01/01/2008 ADDRESS: 5183 Tall Pines RD NE, Bemidji MN 56601, United States DESCRIPTION: Teach piano 5)FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK INC POSITION: Insurance Agent NATURE: Insurance Agency INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes NUMBER OF HOURS: 10 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 10 START DATE: 05/03/2021 ADDRESS: 1421 Bemidji Ave N, Suite 2, Bemidji MN 56601, United States DESCRIPTION: Offer life insurance options for prospective and current clients. Term, whole, and non-Variable products only. Should client have a need for a variable product, this will be directed to the financial advisor-Michael Huerbin. Prepare Applications for submission,Finalize policies for completion 6) AMANDA WILLIS-MARTIN POSITION: POA NATURE: POA for minor children INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 1 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 1 START DATE: 10/25/2021 ADDRESS: 5183 Tall Pines RD NE, Bemidji MN 56601, United States DESCRIPTION: X Power to determine medical care or treatment and to obtain copies of medical records; X Power to determine abode for the limited time period of this Power of Attorney; X Power to obtain school records; X Power to make educational and school-related decisions; X All other powers granted to a minor's guardian 7) SANFORD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-SUDS POSITION: Intern NATURE: Corporation-Behavioral Health INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 120 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 80 START DATE: 08/15/2022 ADDRESS: 1705 Anne ST NW, Bemidji MN 56601, United States DESCRIPTION: Intern as an alcohol and drug counselor. Individual sessions to build skills, assessments, treatment plans, and leadinggroup sessions. 8) SANFORD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH-SUDS POSITION: Treatment Coordinator/LADC NATURE: Behavioral Health-Drug and Alcohol Counseling INVESTMENT RELATED: No NUMBER OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 120 START DATE: 01/02/2023 ADDRESS: 1705 Anne ST NW, Bemidji MN 56601, United States DESCRIPTION: Provide treatment coordination for clients to enter into alcohol and drug treatment, intake and screening for client entry into Sanford SUDS programming, provide individual and group alcohol and drug counseling.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 6, 2021 - May 2, 2024

FOCUS FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 116140
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Past

December 16, 2020 - October 23, 2023

OSAIC WEALTH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 23131
BEMIDJI, MN
Past

April 2, 2019 - December 13, 2019

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
BEMIDJI, MN
Past

August 6, 2018 - December 13, 2019

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
BEMIDJI, MN
Past

March 9, 2012 - October 13, 2016

STATE FARM VP MANAGEMENT CORP.

BD
CRD#: 43036
BEMIDJI, MN
Past

December 10, 2008 - January 30, 2012

CUNA BROKERAGE SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13941
BEMIDJI, MN
Past

October 5, 2006 - January 19, 2007

ADVANCED ADVISOR GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 140393
CAMBRIDGE, MN
Past

February 15, 2005 - October 9, 2006

MM ASCEND LIFE INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 36451
CAMBRIDGE, MN
Past

November 1, 2004 - February 15, 2005

PMG SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 27107
ELGIN, IL

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".
FOCUS FINANCIAL
FOCUS FINANCIAL
AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS

CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2010 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2010 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 3/1/2019
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FOCUS FINANCIAL
FOCUS FINANCIAL
AFC FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP | MOSER & HEIER FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS | MERTZ WEALTH STRATEGIES | KMF ADVISORS | FOCUS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. | FOCUS FINANCIAL | FDI INCORPORATED/FINANCIAL DESIGNS | BROOKLANDS

CRD#: 116140 / SEC#: 801-71117

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Georgia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/2/2010 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/9/2010 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/24/2010 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/8/2010 Terminated)
Missouri
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Nebraska
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/12/2010 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
North Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Oregon
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Pennsylvania
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/31/2010 Terminated)
South Dakota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Washington
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/5/2010 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
1300 Godward Street Ne Suite 5500, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Mailing Address
Phone number
(651) 631-8166
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
172

SEC notice filing (46 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FOCUS FINANCIAL FIRM BROCHURE (7/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts26,057
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 6,262,663,508

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
01/16/2025
Cover Page

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Company Information


FOCUS FINANCIAL

FOCUS FINANCIAL

CRD#: 116140

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