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Michael P. Otterson

FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Bountiful, UT
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CRD#: 5143631
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Professional summary


Michael Paul Otterson, who also goes by Michael Paul Otterson Mr., Michael Otterson, is a registered financial advisor currently at FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. located in Bountiful, Utah.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2006. Michael has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael Paul Otterson Mr. | Michael Otterson

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA


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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

December 1, 2023 - Present

FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 126052
Bountiful, UT
Past

April 8, 2021 - December 21, 2023

3D/L CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 283304
BOUNTIFUL, UT
Past

May 14, 2020 - March 31, 2021

3D ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 139595
Bountiful, UT
Past

July 2, 2019 - March 30, 2020

POGSON & MATT WEALTH MANAGEMENT GROUP

RIA
CRD#: 155377
Bountiful, UT
Past

July 13, 2018 - January 14, 2019

FIDELITY PERSONAL AND WORKPLACE ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 288590
BOSTON, MA
Past

April 19, 2018 - July 13, 2018

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

April 13, 2018 - January 4, 2019

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

October 6, 2014 - June 7, 2017

TRANSAMERICA INVESTORS SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 32205
NORTH SALT LAKE, UT
Past

September 30, 2014 - June 7, 2017

TRANSAMERICA RETIREMENT ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 107319
Bountiful, UT
Past

September 8, 2010 - September 18, 2014

STRATEGIC ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 104555
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Past

October 20, 2006 - September 12, 2014

FIDELITY BROKERAGE SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 7784
SALT LAKE CITY, UT

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".
FI
FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
EQIS | NEXUS ADVISORS INC. | FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREEDOM INVESTEMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | FREEDOM ADVISORS | FREEDOM | EQIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | EQIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. | EQIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | EQIS CAPITAL

CRD#: 126052 / SEC#: 801-68642

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2008 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2008 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2008 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2008 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2008 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2008 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.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR
Utah
(12/1/2023)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 7/21/2010
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


FI
FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.
EQIS | NEXUS ADVISORS INC. | FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | FREEDOM INVESTEMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. | FREEDOM ADVISORS | FREEDOM | EQIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC. | EQIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT INC. | EQIS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | EQIS CAPITAL

CRD#: 126052 / SEC#: 801-68642

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2008 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
California
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2008 Terminated)
Colorado
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/15/2008 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2008 Terminated)
Idaho
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/8/2008 Terminated)
Indiana
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/11/2008 Terminated)
Maryland
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/31/2008 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/14/2008 Terminated)
New Jersey
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Ohio
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/10/2008 Terminated)
Virginia
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/2008 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
100 Constitution Plz Fl 7, Hartford, CT 06103-1703
Mailing Address
Phone number
(860) 291-1998
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FREEDOM PART 2A BROCHURE (10/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,236
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 605,511,089

Red Flags


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Company Information


FREEDOM INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC.

CRD#: 126052Bountiful, UT

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