Michael J. Brusko

TOPTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT

New Berlin, WI

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CRD#: 5689930

Professional summary

Michael James Brusko, CIMA® is a registered financial advisor currently at TOPTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT located in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2010. Michael has worked at 3 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1.THE HOUSE OF KINGS AND PRIESTS, INC. NOT INVESTMENT RELATED. 4718 W. GARFIELD AVE. MILWAUKEE, WI 53208. NONPROFIT. PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD FOR HOUSE OF KINGS AND PRIESTS. 1 TO 5 HOURS PER MONTH. NOT DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CIMA^®

Certified Investment Management Analyst

Experience

Current

March 9, 2018 - Present

TOPTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA

CRD#: 292959

New Berlin, WI

Past

January 23, 2013 - March 1, 2018

HEARTLAND ADVISORS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 29433

MILWAUKEE, WI

Past

May 12, 2010 - February 28, 2018

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

CRD#: 16853

MILWAUKEE, WI

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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TOPTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 292959 / SEC#: 801-132252

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2025 Approved)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2025 Terminated)

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2025 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2025 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2025 Terminated)

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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

Florida
(5/29/2019)

IAR

Michigan
(3/13/2018)

IAR

Texas
(3/9/2018)

IAR

Wisconsin
(8/28/2018)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 1/22/2013

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 5/24/2010

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 2/28/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 4/18/2011

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 5/10/2010

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

TOPTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 292959 / SEC#: 801-132252

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/26/2025 Approved)

Florida

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2025 Terminated)

Michigan

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/8/2025 Terminated)

Texas

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/4/2025 Terminated)

Wisconsin

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/15/2025 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

Muskego, WI

Mailing Address

Phone number

(262) 989-8551

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

TOPTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT DISCLOSURE BROCHURE (6/3/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	345
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 135,269,993

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Michael J. Brusko

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

HEARTLAND ADVISORS, INC.

ALPS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

TOPTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 1/22/2013

Series 63

Date: 5/24/2010

SIE

Date: 2/28/2018

Series 7

Date: 4/18/2011

Series 6

Date: 5/10/2010

Current Firm

TOPTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Contact information

SEC notice filing (6 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

TOPTIER WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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