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Timothy M Garretson

Timothy M. Garretson

DYNAMIC
SAN DIEGO, CA 92130
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CRD#: 5285107
Timothy M Garretson

Professional summary


Timothy M Garretson, CFP®, who also goes by Tim Garretson, is a registered financial advisor currently at DYNAMIC located in San Diego, California.

Timothy is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Timothy has worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Tim Garretson

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


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: 2020

Experience


Current

August 10, 2018 - Present

DYNAMIC

Office #1: 12636 High Bluff Drive Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92130
RIA
CRD#: 151367
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

September 2, 2016 - September 10, 2018

BFC PLANNING, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 119682
San Diego, CA
Past

January 31, 2013 - September 10, 2018

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13609
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

January 11, 2013 - September 10, 2018

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
SAN DIEGO, CA
Past

August 28, 2012 - January 14, 2013

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 46214
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

August 17, 2012 - January 14, 2013

NEXT FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 46214
PHOENIX, AZ
Past

September 25, 2009 - August 20, 2012

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 13609
PHEONIX, AZ
Past

September 22, 2009 - August 20, 2012

BERTHEL, FISHER & COMPANY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 13609
PHEONIX, AZ
Past

March 14, 2007 - September 29, 2009

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH ADVISORS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 134139
CHANDLER, AZ
Past

February 14, 2007 - September 29, 2009

CAMBRIDGE INVESTMENT RESEARCH, INC.

BD
CRD#: 39543
CHANDLER, AZ

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".
DY
DYNAMIC
401K EXTRA LLC | WOLF PRIVATE WEALTH | WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WILLIAMS & NOVAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WERTH WEIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | WALKER MCMILLAN LLC | VICTORY INDEPENDENT PLANNING | SWISS AMERICAN WEALTH ADVISORS | SWENSON HUGHES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SUNGARDEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | STF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STERLING SEQUOIA LLC | STEPHANIE BRUNO WEALTH ADVISOR | STAY TUNED CAPITAL | SEAGROVE WEALTH PARTNERS | SEA TO PEAK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SAWAF FINANCIAL | RIDGEVALE FINANCIAL PLANNING | RENATUS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS | REB PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | PROSPERITY WEALTH PLANNING | PRIORITAS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PINNACLE PRIVATE ADVISORS | PALM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PALLADIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OXFORD WEALTH ADVISORS | OXFORD FINANCIAL PLANNERS | ONE TREE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MUTUAL TRUST ADVISORY GROUP | MONTAGE PRIVATE WEALTH | MIKE ACEVEDO FINANCIAL PLANNING | MAY HILL CAPITAL LLC | MATZEN FINANCIAL | LIFESTONE FAMILY OFFICE | LIFEMANAGED | LEGACY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | HARDESTY PARTNERS | HANEI PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS | GILLESPIE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, LLC | GARRETSON PLANNING | FULLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FULL PICTURE FINANCIAL, LLC | FORTRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT | FAIR STREET ADVISORS | ELLIOTT ASSET MANAGEMENT | EDWARD STORER & ASSOCIATES | DYNAMIC WEALTH ADVISORS | DYNAMIC ADVISOR SOLUTIONS LLC | DYNAMIC | DJM WEALTH STRATEGIES | DESMOND LIGGETT WEALTH ADVISORS | DAVINCI CAPITAL PARTNERS | CROOKED TREE CAPITAL ADVISORS | CRESTVIEW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | COVENTRY FINANCIAL GROUP | CLEARVISTA ADVISORS | CLARITY CAPITAL ADVISORS | CHICHESTER FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | CENTENNIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CENTENNIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CATALINA WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | BRIDGE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | BLACK WALNUT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BALANCED FINANCIAL SERVICES | ARROW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AFFINITY FINANCIAL

CRD#: 151367 / SEC#: 801-72203

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2011 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2012 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2011 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
Arizona
(8/13/2018)
IAR
California
(8/10/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 2/26/2007
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


DY
DYNAMIC
401K EXTRA LLC | WOLF PRIVATE WEALTH | WISDOM WEALTH MANAGEMENT | WILLIAMS & NOVAK WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | WERTH WEIL WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC. | WALKER MCMILLAN LLC | VICTORY INDEPENDENT PLANNING | SWISS AMERICAN WEALTH ADVISORS | SWENSON HUGHES WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SUNGARDEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | STRATEGIC CAPITAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | STF WEALTH MANAGEMENT | STERLING SEQUOIA LLC | STEPHANIE BRUNO WEALTH ADVISOR | STAY TUNED CAPITAL | SEAGROVE WEALTH PARTNERS | SEA TO PEAK FINANCIAL ADVISORS | SAWAF FINANCIAL | RIDGEVALE FINANCIAL PLANNING | RENATUS PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS | REB PRIVATE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | RC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC | PROSPERITY WEALTH PLANNING | PRIORITAS FINANCIAL ADVISORS | PINNACLE PRIVATE ADVISORS | PALM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | PALLADIAN WEALTH MANAGEMENT | OXFORD WEALTH ADVISORS | OXFORD FINANCIAL PLANNERS | ONE TREE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | MUTUAL TRUST ADVISORY GROUP | MONTAGE PRIVATE WEALTH | MIKE ACEVEDO FINANCIAL PLANNING | MAY HILL CAPITAL LLC | MATZEN FINANCIAL | LIFESTONE FAMILY OFFICE | LIFEMANAGED | LEGACY FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC | HARDESTY PARTNERS | HANEI PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISORS | GILLESPIE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES, LLC | GARRETSON PLANNING | FULLER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | FULL PICTURE FINANCIAL, LLC | FORTRESS ASSET MANAGEMENT | FAIR STREET ADVISORS | ELLIOTT ASSET MANAGEMENT | EDWARD STORER & ASSOCIATES | DYNAMIC WEALTH ADVISORS | DYNAMIC ADVISOR SOLUTIONS LLC | DYNAMIC | DJM WEALTH STRATEGIES | DESMOND LIGGETT WEALTH ADVISORS | DAVINCI CAPITAL PARTNERS | CROOKED TREE CAPITAL ADVISORS | CRESTVIEW CAPITAL MANAGEMENT | COVENTRY FINANCIAL GROUP | CLEARVISTA ADVISORS | CLARITY CAPITAL ADVISORS | CHICHESTER FINANCIAL GROUP LLC | CENTENNIAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CENTENNIAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS | CATALINA WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC | BRIDGE FINANCIAL STRATEGIES | BLACK WALNUT WEALTH MANAGEMENT | BALANCED FINANCIAL SERVICES | ARROW WEALTH MANAGEMENT | AFFINITY FINANCIAL

CRD#: 151367 / SEC#: 801-72203

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/4/2011 Approved)
Arizona
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/14/2012 Terminated)
Massachusetts
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/12/2011 Terminated)
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Contact information


Main Address
2415 East Camelback Road Suite 700, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Mailing Address
Phone number
(877) 257-3840
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
130

SEC notice filing (43 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

DYNAMIC WEALTH ADVISORS ADV PART 2A FIRM BROCHURE - 6.2025 (6/9/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts15,497
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 5,341,333,686

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Company Information


DYNAMIC

CRD#: 151367San Diego, CA 92130

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