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Brandon Lee Steele
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Brandon L. Steele

MAINSAIL FINANCIAL GROUP | CEO, Founder, and Director of Business Development
Bellevue, WA 98004
CRD#: 5981274
Brandon Lee Steele
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Professional summary

Brandon Lee Steele, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at MAINSAIL FINANCIAL GROUP located in Bellevue, Washington.

Brandon is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Brandon has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer

What are your service offerings?
Comprehensive Financial Planni...
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Small Business Planning
Investment Planning
Business Succession Planning
Tax Planning
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases

None

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. Co-Owner, Mainsail Financial Group, LLC, a private entity established to facilitate securities, advisory, and insurance business; As of 11/05/2018; Approximately less than 95% time spent during securities trading hours per month; Conducted at branch location; Investment related. 2. Fixed insurance sales, as an Agent; Approximately 10% time spent during securities trading hours per month; Conducted at branch location; Investment related. 3. Author, retirement planning book; as of 12/07/2020; Approximately 5% of time spent during business hours; Conducted at branch location; Not Investment related.

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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®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2015

Experience

Current

March 14, 2022 - Present

MAINSAIL FINANCIAL GROUP

Office #1: 11245 Se 6th Street Suite 140, Bellevue, WA 98004
RIA
CRD#: 317970
Bellevue, WA
Past

February 1, 2019 - April 1, 2022

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

RIA
CRD#: 8032
Bellevue, WA
Past

February 1, 2019 - April 1, 2022

COMMONWEALTH FINANCIAL NETWORK

BD
CRD#: 8032
Bellevue, WA
Past

March 25, 2017 - February 7, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 10409
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

March 25, 2017 - February 7, 2019

MML INVESTORS SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 10409
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

December 17, 2011 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 14251
BELLEVUE, WA
Past

October 13, 2011 - March 25, 2017

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
BELLEVUE, WA

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".
MF
MAINSAIL FINANCIAL GROUP
MAINSAIL FINANCIAL GROUP | MAINSAIL FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 317970 / SEC#: 801-123307

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2022 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
Oregon
(9/22/2025)
IAR
Texas
(3/14/2022)
IAR
Washington
(3/14/2022)

Exams

State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/2/2011
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 10/1/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 7
Date: 10/12/2011
General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

MF
MAINSAIL FINANCIAL GROUP
MAINSAIL FINANCIAL GROUP | MAINSAIL FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

CRD#: 317970 / SEC#: 801-123307

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (2/25/2022 Approved)
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Contact information

Main Address
11245 Se 6th Street Suite 140, Bellevue, WA 98004
Mailing Address
Phone number
(425) 502-7693
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
11

SEC notice filing (7 States and Territories)

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Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

MAINSAIL FINANCIAL GROUP ADV BROCHURE (2/11/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts892
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 268,191,466

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Company Information

MAINSAIL FINANCIAL GROUP

CEO, Founder, and Director of Business DevelopmentCRD#: 317970Bellevue, WA 98004

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