Michael L. Calkins

LAGUNA FINANCIAL ADVISORY

Laguna Hills, CA 92653-1234

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CRD#: 5549050

Professional summary

Michael Levi Calkins is a registered financial advisor currently at LAGUNA FINANCIAL ADVISORY located in Laguna Hills, California and LPL FINANCIAL LLC located in Laguna Hills, California.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1- 05/2025 - South Mission Viejo Little League - Coach/ Sports/ Fitness - Not Investment Related - Mission Viejo, CA - Start Date 06/01/2021- 20 hours per month/ 0 hours during trading 2- 05/2025 - Laguna Financial Advisors - Non-Variable Insurance - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 01/01/2010- 5 hours per month/ during trading 3- 05/2025 - Laguna Financial Advisory - Registered Investment Advisor Hybrid - IAR - Investment Related - At Reported Business Location(s) - Start Date 01/01/2011- 150 hours per month/ during trading - I provide investment advisory services through Laguna Financial Advisory, an independent investment advisor firm. I started this business activity in 01/2011. I expect to spend approximately 150 hours per month on this activity. Please see the advisory firm's Form ADV for more information about its address, the nature of its business, its owners, and its services at http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/IAPD. The firm is separate from and independent of LPL Financial.

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Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

November 15, 2011 - Present

LAGUNA FINANCIAL ADVISORY

Office #1: 23101 Moulton Parkway Suite 108, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-1234

RIA

CRD#: 149757

Laguna Hills, CA

Current

May 1, 2025 - Present

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

Office #1: 23101 Moulton Pkwy Ste 108, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

RIA

CRD#: 6413

LAGUNA HILLS, CA

Past

January 27, 2010 - July 25, 2012

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 1763

LAGUNA HILLS, CA

Past

January 27, 2010 - May 1, 2025

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

CRD#: 1763

LAGUNA HILLS, CA

Past

September 18, 2008 - January 28, 2010

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

RIA

CRD#: 18387

ANAHEIM, CA

Past

July 16, 2008 - January 28, 2010

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

CRD#: 18387

ANAHEIM, CA

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

indicates the advisor is registered as a Registered Representative in this state, allowing them to offer securities such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds through a broker-dealer.

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IAR

California
(11/15/2011)

California
(5/1/2025)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 66

Date: 9/17/2008

Uniform Combined State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 7/15/2008

General Securities Representative Examination

SRO Registrations

FINRA

Current Firm

LAGUNA FINANCIAL ADVISORY

DOLLARDOC INC. | LAGUNA FINANCIAL ADVISORY | LAGUNA FINANCIAL ADVISORS

CRD#: 149757 / SEC#:

California

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/15/2011 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

23101 Moulton Parkway Suite 108, Laguna Hills, CA 92653-1234

Mailing Address

Phone number

(949) 855-8889

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	352
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 82,085,429

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Michael L. Calkins

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

LAGUNA FINANCIAL ADVISORY

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

GROVE POINT INVESTMENTS, LLC

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

THRIVENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 66

Date: 9/17/2008

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 7/15/2008

FINRA

Current Firm

LAGUNA FINANCIAL ADVISORY

Contact information

Documents

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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