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Michael Alexander Baran

COMPASS
FAIRFIELD, CT
·CRD# 7612129·3 years experience

Professional Summary

Michael Alexander Baran, who also goes by Mike Baran, is a registered financial advisor currently at COMPASS located in Fairfield, Connecticut. Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2023. Michael has worked at 1 firm and has passed the Series 65 exam.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Other Aliases

Mike Baran

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Years of Experience

3 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

COMPASS·CRD# 158280
RIA
33 Miller Street, Fairfield, CT 06824
October 18, 2023 - Present

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Current Firm

COMPASS
COMPASS

COMPASS | COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ASSOCIATES, LTD.

CRD#: 158280 / SEC#: 801-72511
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (4/3/2012 Terminated)
Connecticut
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Connecticut (4/2/2012 Approved)
Florida
Registered Investment Advisory firm - Florida (8/30/2022 Approved)
New York
Registered Investment Advisory firm - New York (11/7/2017 Approved)
North Carolina
Registered Investment Advisory firm - North Carolina (7/2/2026 Approved)
Why is a state registration marked "Terminated"? When a firm registers with the SEC (usually after managing $100M+ AUM), it often withdraws separate state firm registrations unless required by that state. The firm can still serve clients there through its individually registered Investment Advisor Representatives (IARs).

Contact Information

Main Address

33 Miller Street, Fairfield, CT 06824

Phone Number

(203) 454-5970

# of Employees

5

Documents

Latest Form ADV

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

118

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$47,700,000

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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.

Comprehensive Planning Associates, Ltd.; Yes; Fairfield, CT, Advisory; Insurance Agent; 11/2022; 16/MO; 16/MO

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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.
IAR
Connecticut
(10/18/2023)
IAR
Florida
(10/20/2023)
IAR
New York
(10/18/2023)
IAR
North Carolina
(7/2/2026)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 65 — Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Passed Jul 2023About the Series 65 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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