Michael Rettinger has been an investment adviser representative at KFA Private Wealth Group since October 2015, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Michael Rettinger studied at the University of Maryland.
Kfa Private Wealth Group, LLC is a Tyson, VA firm with $830M under management, 823 clients and 11 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Michael Rettinger is Vice President + Private Wealth Advisor of KFA Private Wealth Group, based in Tysons, Virginia. He specializes in tax and estate planning, saving for education, and advising small business owners on the structure of their retirement plans and benefits.
Michael Rettinger’s longest registration was 13 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. (2002–2015). Before joining KFA Private Wealth Group in 2015, Michael Rettinger was registered through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
- – present · 10 yearsTyson, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 281678
- Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.– · 13 yearsVienna, VA · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
Professional designations
Listed by KFA Private Wealth Group
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)
- Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™)
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Rettinger is registered as an investment adviser representative in 2 states. Each was approved in October 2015.
- TexasSince 29 October 2015
- VirginiaSince 29 October 2015
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 3 October 2002 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 18 September 2002 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
- Name
- General Securities Representative Examination
- Full name
- Michael Franklin Rettinger
- CRD
- 4563472
- Firm
- KFA Private Wealth Group · CRD 281678
- Office
- 8350 BROAD ST., SUITE 220, Tyson, VA 22102-5151
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- September 2002
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- kfapwg.com
Where does Michael Rettinger work?
Michael Rettinger is an investment adviser representative registered through Kfa Private Wealth Group, LLC since October 2015, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Michael Rettinger a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Rettinger has a current investment-adviser registration in Texas and Virginia, through KFA Private Wealth Group since October 2015.
How many years of experience does Michael Rettinger have?
Michael Rettinger has 24 years in the financial industry, since September 2002, across 2 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Rettinger passed?
Michael Rettinger has passed 2 licensing exams: the Series 7 and Series 66. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in September 2002. FINRA credited Michael Rettinger with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where is Michael Rettinger based?
Michael Rettinger’s registered office is in Tyson, VA.
Is Michael Rettinger registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Rettinger has no current broker registration.
Is Michael Rettinger a CFP?
KFA Private Wealth Group lists Michael Rettinger with the CFP credential (“CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®)”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.
How can I verify Michael Rettinger’s record?
Search CRD 4563472 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Rettinger’s full registration record.

