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Michael L. Albertson

TRADEWELL SECURITIES
FORT WAYNE, IN 46802
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CRD#: 5440171
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Professional summary


Michael Lawrence Albertson, who also goes by Michael L Albertson, Mike Albertson, is a registered financial advisor currently at TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2007. Michael has worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael L Albertson | Mike Albertson

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.INDIANA TAX ADVISORY GROUP INC,NON INVESTMENT RELATED,130 West Main Street, Suite #100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. LICENSED AGENT RECOMMENDING INSURANCE AND ANNUITY SALES, PRESIDENT, 01/2002, 30% of his time to the tax business . 2.TRADEWELL TAX & FINANCIAL, NON INVESTMENT RELATED, 130 West Main Street, Suite #100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. TAX ADVISORY AND TAX PREPARATION SERVICES, OWNER/MEMBER,10/2007, APPROXIMATELY 30% of his time to the tax business 3.UTOPIAN COFFEE - FORT WAYNE, IN. STARTED 01/2010. PASSIVE OWNERSHIP, INVESTOR, COFFEE ROASTER, NO DUTIES OR AUTHORITY 4. SHAREHOLDER OF A COFFEE WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR. ANNUAL SHAREHOLDER DISTRIBUTIONS\INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE. COMMISSIONS ARE PAID BY THE COMPANY AND NOT THE CLEINT\TAX ADVISOR AND PREPARER. CUSTOMERS PAY FOR TAX PREPERATION AND ADVICE

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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

January 16, 2025 - Present

TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC

Office #1: 130 West Main Street #100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
RIA
CRD#: 332473
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 15, 2018 - January 24, 2025

SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 144046
Fort Wayne, IN
Past

October 2, 2018 - October 2, 2018

SECURE ASSET MANAGEMENT, L.L.C.

RIA
CRD#: 144046
Fort Wayne, IN
Past

April 9, 2013 - October 16, 2018

USA FINANCIAL SECURITIES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 103857
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

June 20, 2011 - May 6, 2013

COPPELL ADVISORY SOLUTIONS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 156549
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

April 27, 2009 - February 15, 2011

TRADEWELL TAX & FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 149982
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

August 6, 2008 - June 16, 2011

AMERICAN INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 144088
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 30, 2007 - December 12, 2008

TRADEWELL TAX & FINANCIAL

RIA
CRD#: 145481
FORT WAYNE, IN
Past

October 17, 2007 - April 28, 2008

AMERICAN INVESTMENT SERVICES

RIA
CRD#: 144088
FORT WAYNE, IN

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".
TS
TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC
INDIANA TAX ADVISORY GROUP, INC | TRADEWELL TAX & FINANCIAL | TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 332473 / SEC#: 801-130935

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2024 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
Indiana
(1/16/2025)
IAR
Texas
(4/15/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
IAR
Series 65
Date: 10/15/2007
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm


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TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC
INDIANA TAX ADVISORY GROUP, INC | TRADEWELL TAX & FINANCIAL | TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 332473 / SEC#: 801-130935

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (8/16/2024 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
130 West Main Street #100, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Mailing Address
Phone number
(260) 490-2084
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
9

SEC notice filing (4 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A- TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC (6/12/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,080
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 267,005,281

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Company Information


TRADEWELL SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 332473Fort Wayne, IN 46802

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