Michael Brasza has been an investment adviser representative at RetireMitten Financial since September 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Michael Brasza holds a Finance degree from Oakland University.
Retiremitten Financial LLC is a Clarkston, MI firm with $214M under management, 217 clients and 4 advisers across 2 offices, as of its September 2026 filing.
Michael Brasza is a Certified Financial Planner at RetireMitten Financial. His career spans 23 years, helping individuals and families plan for retirement and accomplish specific financial goals. It began with Smith Barney (now Morgan Stanley), where he worked with a team of advisors, and he then worked for Fidelity Investments as a Financial Planning Consultant in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Michael Brasza’s longest registration was 12 years at Mainstay Capital Management, LLC (2010–2022). Before joining RetireMitten Financial in 2022, Michael Brasza was registered through Mainstay Capital Management, LLC and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
- Retiremitten Financial LLCCurrent– present · 4 yearsClarkston, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 300779
- Mainstay Capital Management, LLC– · 12 yearsGrand Blanc, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 109528
- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.– · under a yearTroy, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 5393
- Amerivest Investment Management, LLC– · under a yearSouthfield, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 111514
- TD Ameritrade, Inc.– · under a yearSouthfield, MI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 7870
Professional designations
Listed by RetireMitten Financial
- CFP®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Brasza is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. The first approvals date from September 2022; the most recent is Texas, in June 2024.
- MichiganSince 7 September 2022
- TexasSince 20 June 2024
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 28 September 2007 |
| Series 31 | Futures Managed Funds Examination | 2 September 2003 |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 18 November 1998 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 30 January 1998 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 17 December 1997 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Futures Managed Funds Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Carmen Brasza
- CRD
- 2709135
- Firm
- RetireMitten Financial · CRD 300779
- Office
- 6548 TOWN CENTER DRIVE, STE A, Clarkston, MI 48346
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2009
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- retiremitten.com
Where does Michael Brasza work?
Michael Brasza is an investment adviser representative registered through Retiremitten Financial LLC since September 2022, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Michael Brasza a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Brasza has a current investment-adviser registration in Michigan and Texas, through RetireMitten Financial since September 2022.
How many years of experience does Michael Brasza have?
Michael Brasza has 17 years in the financial industry, since May 2009, across 5 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Brasza passed?
Michael Brasza has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 31 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 1997.
Where did Michael Brasza work before RetireMitten Financial?
Before RetireMitten Financial, Michael Brasza was registered through Mainstay Capital Management, LLC, April 2010 to June 2022; Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., January 2008 to November 2008; Amerivest Investment Management, LLC, October 2007 to January 2008; TD Ameritrade, Inc., October 2007 to January 2008.
Where is Michael Brasza based?
Michael Brasza’s registered office is in Clarkston, MI.
Is Michael Brasza registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Brasza has no current broker registration.
Is Michael Brasza a CFP?
RetireMitten Financial lists Michael Brasza with the CFP credential (“CFP®”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Michael Brasza’s record?
Search CRD 2709135 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Brasza’s full registration record.