Michael Purdy has been an investment adviser representative at Wacker & Associates since January 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Wacker & Associates, Inc. is a Jackson, MN firm with $180M under management, 183 clients and 3 advisers across 2 offices, as of its April 2026 filing.
Michael Purdy’s longest registration was 8 years at LPL Financial LLC (2018–2026). Before joining Wacker & Associates in 2026, Michael Purdy was registered through LPL Financial LLC and Invest Financial Corporation.
- Wacker & Associates, Inc.Current– present · under a yearSt. James, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 159879
- LPL Financial LLC– · 8 yearsSaint James, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6413
- Invest Financial Corporation– · 4 yearsSt James, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 12984
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Purdy is registered as an investment adviser representative in Minnesota, since January 2026.
- MinnesotaSince 2 January 2026
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 8 April 2019 |
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 19 January 1996 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 21 December 1995 |
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
- Full name
- Michael Lealon Purdy
- CRD
- 2688497
- Firm
- Wacker & Associates · CRD 159879
- Office
- 504 1ST AVE. S., St. James, MN 56081
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- January 1996
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
Where does Michael Purdy work?
Michael Purdy is an investment adviser representative registered through Wacker & Associates, Inc. since January 2026, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Michael Purdy a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Purdy has a current investment-adviser registration in Minnesota, through Wacker & Associates since January 2026.
How many years of experience does Michael Purdy have?
Michael Purdy has 30 years in the financial industry, since January 1996, across 3 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Purdy passed?
Michael Purdy has passed 3 licensing exams: the Series 63, Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 63, was passed in December 1995. FINRA credited Michael Purdy with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Purdy work before Wacker & Associates?
Before Wacker & Associates, Michael Purdy was registered through Invest Financial Corporation, January 2014 to February 2018.
Where is Michael Purdy based?
Michael Purdy’s registered office is in St. James, MN.
Is Michael Purdy registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Purdy has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Michael Purdy’s record?
Search CRD 2688497 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Purdy’s full registration record.