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Mary Bridget Miller Handke

Mary Bridget M. Handke

BIRCHWOOD FINANCIAL PARTNERS
BLOOMINGTON, MN 55437
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CRD#: 4895416
Mary Bridget Miller Handke

Professional summary


Mary Bridget Miller Handke, CFP®, who also goes by Bridget Miller Handke, Bridget Handke, Mary Bridget Miller Handke Ms., Bridget Miller, Mary Bridget Miller, is a registered financial advisor currently at BIRCHWOOD FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC. located in Bloomington, Minnesota.

Mary Bridget is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Mary Bridget has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 66 and Series 7 exams.

Biography


Bridget has been quoted in publications such as the Star Tribune, Chicago Tribune and Wall Street Journal and has spoken on personal and women’s finance topics. She has developed a specialty in working with widows, who tend to have unique financial circumstances, and wrote the book Finances for One, a New Widow’s Guide to Managing Money. For over twenty years Bridget has lived in Apple Valley with her husband, Dan. She has two wonderful daughters who inspire her to continue mentoring young people. During her off hours she enjoys the gym, hiking, reading and searching for the area’s best hot and sour soup.
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What are your service offerings?
Insurance Planning
Retirement Planning
Life Transitions
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Investment Planning
Socially Responsible Investing
Estate Planning
Do you have an area of expertise or specialization?
Charitable Giving
College/Education Planning
Estate & Generational Planning...
Retirement Plan Investment Adv...
Socially Responsible Investmen...
Women's Financial Planning Iss...
What is your minimum asset requirement?
1M
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Bridget Miller Handke | Bridget Handke | Mary Bridget Miller Handke Ms. | Bridget Miller | Mary Bridget Miller

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.)NAME OF OTHER BUSINESS: BESTPREP; INVESTMENT RELATED: NO; ADDRESS: 7100 NORTHLAND CIRCLE N #402 BROOKLYN PARK MN 55428; NATURE OF BUSINESS: PROMOTE FINANCIAL LITERACY TO YOUNG PEOPLE, POSITION/TITLE/RELATIONSHIP: RESPOND TO STUDENTS QUESTIONS REGARDING FINANCE/ INVESTMENTS AND MONEY; START DATE: 05-04-2011; APPROX NUMBER OF HOURS PER MONTH: 4, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: WEEKLY EMAILS BETWEEN STUDENTS BASED ON SERIES OF GUIDING QUESTIONS, MONITORED BY TEACHERS AND TAILORED TO MEET VARIOUS CURRICULUMS; (2.) Mary Handke, Sole Proprietor; No; Apple Valley, MN; Floral Arrangements; 03/2025; 2/ HRS MO; 0/ HRS MO; Supplies Floral Arrangements for events.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


Click below to view Mary Bridget Miller Handke's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).
CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
CFP®

Start date: 2007

Experience


Current

April 1, 2014 - Present

BIRCHWOOD FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

Office #1: 5601 Green Valley Dr. Suite 600, Bloomington, MN 55437
RIA
CRD#: 169962
BLOOMINGTON, MN
Past

February 22, 2013 - August 15, 2014

ADVISORNET WEALTH PARTNERS

RIA
CRD#: 113074
EDINA, MN
Past

January 17, 2005 - December 31, 2012

CETERA WEALTH SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 13572
EDINA, 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".
BIRCHWOOD FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
BIRCHWOOD FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
BIRCHWOOD FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC. | KRAMER LOTHROP BREWER FINANCIAL | KLB FINANCIAL

CRD#: 169962 / SEC#: 801-79443

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/2014 Approved)

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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Minnesota
(4/1/2014)
IAR
Texas
(10/31/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/8/2005
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


BIRCHWOOD FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
BIRCHWOOD FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.
BIRCHWOOD FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC. | KRAMER LOTHROP BREWER FINANCIAL | KLB FINANCIAL

CRD#: 169962 / SEC#: 801-79443

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/1/2014 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5601 Green Valley Dr. Suite 600, Bloomington, MN 55437
Mailing Address
Phone number
(952) 885-9088
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
15

SEC notice filing (10 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV2, APPENDIX 1 (5/30/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,720
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 743,954,960

Red Flags


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Company Information


BIRCHWOOD FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

BIRCHWOOD FINANCIAL PARTNERS, INC.

CRD#: 169962Bloomington, MN 55437

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