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Michael G. Challe

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES
Maple Grove, MN 55311
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CRD#: 6666557
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Professional summary


Michael G. Challe, CFP®, who also goes by Michael George Challe, Michael Challe, Michael G. Challe, is a registered financial advisor currently at KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC located in Maple Grove, Minnesota and KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC located in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 2017. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


Michael George Challe | Michael Challe | Michael G. Challe

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.
Name: KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES POSITION: IAR NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 05/02/2025 ADDRESS: 5707 Southwest Parkway, Building 2, Suite 400, Austin TX 78735, United States DESCRIPTION: IAR Name: MAGNETIC NORTH INSURANCE POSITION: Admin NATURE: Insurance INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/02/2025 ADDRESS: 6900 Wedgwood Rd N, Suite 465, Maple Grove MN 55311, United States DESCRIPTION: NA Name: MAGNETIC NORTH TAX & ACCOUNTING POSITION: Admin NATURE: Tax/Accounting/CPA INVESTMENT RELATED: No # OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/02/2025 ADDRESS: 6900 Wedgwood Rd N, Suite 465, Maple Grove MN 55311, United States DESCRIPTION: Magnetic North Tax and Accounting is a wholly owned subsidiary. My duties are administrative Name; PRIEBE WEALTH LLC POSITION: Advisor NATURE: Investment advisory services through an independent outside RIA INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 0 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 0 START DATE: 05/02/2025 ADDRESS: 6900 Wedgwood Rd N, Suite 465, Maple Grove MN 55311, United States DESCRIPTION: See above Name: MAGNETIC NORTH ADVISORS POSITION: Advisor NATURE: Investment advisory services through Kestra Advisory Services, LLC INVESTMENT RELATED: Yes # OF HOURS: 160 SECURITIES TRADING HOURS: 130 START DATE: 05/02/2025 ADDRESS: 6900 Wedgwood Rd N, Suite 465, Maple Grove MN 55311, United States DESCRIPTION: Work through this entity on our wealth management business.

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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

May 5, 2025 - Present

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6900 Wedgwood Rd N Suite 465, Maple Grove, MN 55311
RIA
CRD#: 283330
Maple Grove, MN
Current

August 26, 2025 - Present

KESTRA INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Office #1: 6900 Wedgwood Road North Suite 465, Maple Grove, MN 55311
BD
CRD#: 42046
Maple Grove, MN
Past

April 8, 2021 - August 14, 2025

MAGNETIC NORTH ADVISORS

RIA
CRD#: 309628
MAPLE GROVE, MN
Past

March 29, 2021 - May 6, 2025

LPL FINANCIAL LLC

BD
CRD#: 6413
MAPLE GROVE, MN
Past

December 18, 2018 - March 9, 2021

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 79
CHICAGO, IL
Past

March 20, 2018 - November 21, 2018

NICOLET WEALTH MANAGEMENT

RIA
CRD#: 283940
GREEN BAY, WI
Past

January 2, 2018 - November 19, 2018

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 120222
Green Bay, WI
Past

November 28, 2017 - December 31, 2017

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 2225
GREEN BAY, WI
Past

August 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017

SII INVESTMENTS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 2225
GREEN BAY, WI

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".
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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 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.
RR
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
Minnesota
(5/5/2025)
RR
Minnesota
(8/26/2025)
IAR
Texas
(5/5/2025)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 11/3/2017
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA

Current Firm


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KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC
KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC | NFP ADVISOR SERVICES LLC

CRD#: 283330 / SEC#: 801-56126

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (12/31/1998 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
5707 Southwest Parkway Building 2, Suite 400, Austin, TX 78735
Mailing Address
Phone number
(844) 553-7872
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
1,299

SEC notice filing (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC BROCHURE (RETAIL CLIENTS) (10/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts155,482
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 60,174,309,829

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
12/23/2024
Cover Page
10/20/2023
12/21/2022

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Company Information


KESTRA ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 283330Maple Grove, MN 55311

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