Michael R. Baltzell

COLUMBIA RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP

Vancouver, WA 98683

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CRD#: 4871330

Professional summary

Michael Ray Baltzell, CFP®, who also goes by Mike Baltzell, is a registered financial advisor currently at COLUMBIA RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP located in Vancouver, Washington.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2004. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Mike Baltzell

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2011

Experience

Current

June 1, 2017 - Present

COLUMBIA RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 16701 Se Mcgillivray Blvd., #250, Vancouver, WA 98683

RIA

CRD#: 288539

Vancouver, WA

Past

January 5, 2005 - June 5, 2017

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA

CRD#: 18387

VANCOUVER, WA

Past

December 2, 2004 - June 5, 2017

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387

VANCOUVER, WA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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COLUMBIA RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP

COLUMBIA RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP | COLUMBIA RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 288539 / SEC#: 801-120016

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2020 Approved)

Oregon

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/2021 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2021 Terminated)

Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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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

Oregon
(6/1/2017)

IAR

Washington
(6/1/2017)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 12/10/2004

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 6/5/2017

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 12/1/2004

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

COLUMBIA RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP

COLUMBIA RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP | COLUMBIA RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 288539 / SEC#: 801-120016

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/21/2020 Approved)

Oregon

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/6/2021 Terminated)

Washington

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/5/2021 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

16701 Se Mcgillivray Blvd., #250, Vancouver, WA 98683

Mailing Address

Phone number

(360) 335-3350

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

ADV PART 2A-2B (3/14/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	580
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 157,030,831

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Michael R. Baltzell

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

COLUMBIA RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

COLUMBIA RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 12/10/2004

SIE

Date: 6/5/2017

Series 7

Date: 12/1/2004

Current Firm

COLUMBIA RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP

Contact information

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

COLUMBIA RIVER FINANCIAL GROUP

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