Michael L. Collins

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CRD#: 6988731

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Michael L Collins, who also goes by Mike Collins, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2018. Michael had worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

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Mike Collins

Other business activities

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(1) I am a Partner and Accountant with Denman & Company, LLP, a regional CPA firm. I am located at 1601 22nd Street, Suite 400, West Des Moines, IA 50266. I have been with the CPA firm since 12/1995. I work approximately 175 hours a month. I provide services that are typical of public accounting, including tax return preparation, consulting, and bookkeeping to a variety of different clients and businesses. Most of my work is during securities trading hours. My employment is not securities-related or investment-related. I am also the sole Shareholder of Michael L. Collins CPA, P.C., an entity established to receive the compensation earned from my participation with Denman & Company, LLP. (2) I am a Member and President with CMC Scottsdale, LLC, a closely-held real estate entity. I am located in Johnston, IA 50131. I formed the LLC in 2014. I work approximately 5 hours a month. I provide services that are typical of real estate management and investment including bookkeeping and property management. Most of my work is not during securities trading hours. My employment is not securities-related or investment-related.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

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Experience

Past

July 12, 2018 - December 23, 2024

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

RIA

CRD#: 106237

West Des Moines, IA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1996 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 7/11/2018

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Current Firm

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC. | HONKAMP KRUEGER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC | HK FINANCIAL SERVICES | AVANTAX RETIREMENT PLAN SERVICES

CRD#: 106237 / SEC#: 801-50939

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (1/17/1996 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

3390 Asbury Road, Dubuque, IA 52002-2801

Mailing Address

Phone number

(563) 582-2855

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

254

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

APP ADV PART 2A BROCHURE (10/16/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	13,679
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 6,933,162,284

Accountant surprise examination report

Filing Date	Form ADV-E Cover	Form ADV-E Report
10/27/2025	Cover Page	Report
12/20/2024	Cover Page	Report
11/28/2023	Cover Page	Report
12/16/2022	Cover Page	Report

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Michael L. Collins

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

Experience

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 7/11/2018

Current Firm

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

Contact information

SEC notice filing (51 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Accountant surprise examination report

Red Flags

Company Information

AVANTAX PLANNING PARTNERS, INC.

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