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Michael Karl Earl

Michael K. Earl

THE WEALTH GROUP - AUSTIN B. COLBY & ASSOCIATES
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
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CRD#: 4906020
Michael Karl Earl

Professional summary


Michael Karl Earl, CFP®, CPWA®, who also goes by Michael K Earl, Mike Earl, is a registered financial advisor currently at THE WEALTH GROUP - AUSTIN B. COLBY & ASSOCIATES located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2005. Michael has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael K Earl | Mike Earl

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 Business : Emmaus Road Reformed Church Address: Bloomington, MN Nature of the Business: Religious Position/Title: Deacon Investment Related:Yes Start Date: 02/11/2018 Hours per month devoted to this business: 10 Hours per month devoted to this business during trading hours: 2 Description of duties: I help provide oversight of the church finances, specifically with regard to budgeting and spending.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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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: 2009

CPWA®

Start date: 2014-07-10

Expire date: 2024-05-31

Experience


Current

January 15, 2021 - Present

THE WEALTH GROUP - AUSTIN B. COLBY & ASSOCIATES

Office #1: 14850 Scenic Heights Road Suite #100, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
RIA
CRD#: 311385
Eden Prairie, MN
Past

March 1, 2013 - July 15, 2021

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES ADVISORS, INC

RIA
CRD#: 149018
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
Past

February 26, 2013 - July 15, 2021

RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 6694
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
Past

May 26, 2011 - March 6, 2013

CONCOURSE FINANCIAL GROUP SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 15708
EDINA, MN
Past

July 6, 2005 - May 1, 2006

CHASE INVESTMENT SERVICES CORP.

BD
CRD#: 25574
WHEATON, IL
Past

February 1, 2005 - July 6, 2005

BANC ONE SECURITIES CORPORATION

BD
CRD#: 16999
CHICAGO, 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".
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THE WEALTH GROUP - AUSTIN B. COLBY & ASSOCIATES
THE WEALTH GROUP - AUSTIN B. COLBY & ASSOCIATES | THE WEALTH GROUP, LTD

CRD#: 311385 / SEC#: 801-120158

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2021 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
(1/15/2021)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 6/4/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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THE WEALTH GROUP - AUSTIN B. COLBY & ASSOCIATES
THE WEALTH GROUP - AUSTIN B. COLBY & ASSOCIATES | THE WEALTH GROUP, LTD

CRD#: 311385 / SEC#: 801-120158

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2021 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
14850 Scenic Heights Road Suite #100, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Mailing Address
Phone number
(952) 937-9423
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
12

SEC notice filing (11 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TWG WRAP BROCHURE (1/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts2,419
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 566,682,714

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Company Information


THE WEALTH GROUP - AUSTIN B. COLBY & ASSOCIATES

CRD#: 311385Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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