Michael Brusko has been Managing Member of TopTier Wealth Management since March 2018, is a control person of the firm and directly owns between 25% and 50% of it.
Toptier Wealth Management is a firm with $176M under management, 105 clients and 2 advisers across 2 offices, as of its February 2026 filing.
Mike Brusko is Partner of TopTier Wealth Management. He worked in the investment management industry, most recently at Heartland Advisors, a Milwaukee-based investment firm, in a National Accounts role from 2010 to 2018. In that role he provided investment consulting and managed relationships with many of its largest clients.
Michael Brusko’s longest registration is the current one, 8 years at TopTier Wealth Management since 2018. Before joining TopTier Wealth Management in 2018, Michael Brusko was registered through Heartland Advisors, Inc.
- Toptier Wealth ManagementCurrent– present · 8 yearsMuskego, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 292959
- Heartland Advisors, Inc.– · 5 yearsMilwaukee, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 29433
Professional designations
Listed by TopTier Wealth Management
- CIMA®
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Brusko is registered as an investment adviser representative in Wisconsin, since August 2018.
- WisconsinSince 28 August 2018
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 65 | Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination | 22 January 2013 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 18 April 2011 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 24 May 2010 |
| Series 6 | Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination | 10 May 2010 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Name
- Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael James Brusko
- CRD
- 5689930
- Firm
- TopTier Wealth Management · CRD 292959
- Role
- Managing Member
- Office
- Muskego, WI
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- May 2010
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- toptierwealthmanagement.com
Where does Michael Brusko work?
Michael Brusko has been Managing Member of Toptier Wealth Management since March 2018, and is a control person of the firm.
Is Michael Brusko a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Brusko has a current investment-adviser registration in Wisconsin, through TopTier Wealth Management since March 2018.
How many years of experience does Michael Brusko have?
Michael Brusko has 16 years in the financial industry, since May 2010, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Brusko passed?
Michael Brusko has passed 4 licensing exams: the Series 6, Series 63, Series 7 and Series 65. The earliest, the Series 6, was passed in May 2010. FINRA credited Michael Brusko with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Brusko work before TopTier Wealth Management?
Before TopTier Wealth Management, Michael Brusko was registered through Heartland Advisors, Inc., January 2013 to March 2018.
Where is Michael Brusko based?
Michael Brusko’s registered office is in Muskego, WI.
Is Michael Brusko registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Brusko has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Michael Brusko’s record?
Search CRD 5689930 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Brusko’s full registration record.
