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Michael D. Leonard

NORTHLAND SECURITIES
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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CRD#: 728226
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Professional summary


Michael David Leonard is a registered financial advisor currently at NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC. located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and RR (Registered Representative) and started their career in finance in 1981. Michael has worked at 8 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 65, Series 63, Series 99TO, Series 52TO, SIE, Series 15, Series 5, Series 3, Series 7, Series 10, Series 9, Series 8, Series 53 and Series 24 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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1) MDL CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, CEO, BUSINESS AND SALES CONSULTING, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, PLYMOUTH, MN, 10 HRS PER MONTH, NOT DURING MARKET HOURS SINCE JUNE 2013 2) CONCIERGE SERVICES BY SARA-ANN LLC, ADVISER, PROVIDER OF CONCIERGE SERVICES, NOT INVESTMENT RELATED, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 5 HRS PER MONTH, NOT DURING MARKET HOURS, SINCE MARCH 2017

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Current

October 11, 2017 - Present

NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 150 South Fifth Street Suite 3300, Minneapolis, MN 55402Office #2: 150 South 5th Street Suite 3300, Minneapolis, MN 55402
RIA
BD
CRD#: 40258
Minneapolis, MN
Current

October 11, 2017 - Present

NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.

Office #1: 150 South Fifth Street Suite 3300, Minneapolis, MN 55402Office #2: 150 South Fifth Street Suite 3300, Minneapolis, MN 55402
RIA
BD
CRD#: 40258
Minneapolis, MN
Past

October 8, 2002 - October 11, 2017

THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 42941
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Past

July 22, 2002 - October 11, 2017

THE OAK RIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.

BD
CRD#: 42941
GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
Past

August 23, 1994 - August 2, 2002

PRUDENTIAL EQUITY GROUP, LLC

BD
CRD#: 7471
NEW YORK, NY
Past

November 15, 1988 - August 17, 1994

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 1, 1988 - November 12, 1988

OBERWEIS SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 7739
Past

August 18, 1987 - February 1, 1988

ENGLER-BUDD & COMPANY INC.

BD
CRD#: 1743
Past

November 3, 1983 - August 11, 1987

M. H. NOVICK & CO., INC.

BD
CRD#: 6293
Past

April 13, 1981 - October 10, 1983

PIPER SANDLER & CO.

BD
CRD#: 665

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".
NS
NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.
N LAND INSURANCE SERVICES | ORACLE INVESTMENTS, INC. | NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | NORTHLAND SECURITIES | NORTHLAND ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 40258 / SEC#: 801-96329, 8-48994

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)

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.

Visual representation of state registrations

RR
Arizona
(10/12/2017)
IAR
Arizona
(7/10/2020)
IAR
California
(1/12/2021)
RR
California
(2/28/2024)
IAR
Colorado
(1/13/2023)
RR
Florida
(6/30/2022)
IAR
Florida
(6/30/2022)
RR
Illinois
(10/12/2017)
IAR
Illinois
(10/12/2017)
RR
Iowa
(8/18/2022)
RR
Louisiana
(6/11/2024)
RR
Maryland
(10/12/2017)
IAR
Minnesota
(10/11/2017)
RR
Minnesota
(10/12/2017)
RR
Missouri
(3/21/2023)
IAR
Ohio
(5/5/2025)
RR
Oregon
(6/24/2024)
RR
Texas
(2/12/2020)
IAR
Texas
(2/12/2020)
IAR
Washington
(9/24/2024)
RR
Wisconsin
(10/12/2017)
IAR
Wisconsin
(7/30/2018)

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 9/8/2006
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 99TO
Date: 11/30/2023
Operations Professional Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 52TO
Date: 1/2/2023
Municipal Securities Representative Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 15
Date: 7/28/1998
Foreign Currency Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
RR
Series 5
Date: 10/31/1997
Interest Rate Options Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
RR
Series 8
Date: 11/29/1995
General Securities Sales Supervisor Examination (Options Module & General Module)
Principal/Supervisory Exam
Principal/Supervisory Exam
SRO Registrations
RR
FINRA
SRO Registrations
RR
Nasdaq Stock Market

Current Firm


NS
NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.
N LAND INSURANCE SERVICES | ORACLE INVESTMENTS, INC. | NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC. | NORTHLAND SECURITIES | NORTHLAND ASSET MANAGEMENT

CRD#: 40258 / SEC#: 801-96329, 8-48994

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Approved)
Illinois
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
Iowa
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (6/30/2015 Terminated)
Minnesota
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
Texas
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
Wisconsin
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (5/26/2015 Terminated)
BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Kansas City district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
150 South Fifth Street Suite 3300, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Mailing Address
150 South Fifth Street Suite 3300, Minneapolis, MN 55402
Phone number
(612) 851-5900
Established
Minnesota since 09/14/1995
Firm type
Corporation
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees
24

SEC notice filing (20 States and Territories)


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FINRA licenses (52 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / FINRA)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

NORTHLAND RESEARCH SERVICES BROCHURE (10/10/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
NORTHLAND CAPITAL HOLDINGS, INC.DIRECT OWNER
ALDEN, DUSTIN RICHARDCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, FINOP6131554
COTA, DAVID EDIRECTOR2866911
HENN, TIFFANY DAWNDIRECTOR5515577
NITZSCHE, RANDY GENECEO, PRESIDENT1558954
SPANIER, TRACI LEECO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER2897659
TEIGLAND, MANDY MARIECO-CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER4870219
WADE, STEPHEN CURTISDIRECTOR2416612

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts1,068
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 359,889,042

Disclosures


Regulatory Event7

Red Flags


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Company Information


NORTHLAND SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 40258Minneapolis, MN 55402

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