Michael Stendahl has been an investment adviser representative at Assured Retirement Financial Group since April 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners. Michael Stendahl holds a Degree in Finance from the University of St. Thomas.
Assured Retirement Financial Group, Inc. is an Edina, MN firm with $241M under management, 541 clients and 4 advisers in one office, as of its March 2026 filing.
Michael Stendahl is Senior Financial Advisor and Retirement Planner at CFG Retirement. He started his career as a senior market maker for Piper Jaffray (now Piper Sandler) and Olde Corporation (now Ameriprise). He has been with CFG Retirement since 2021.
Michael Stendahl’s longest registration is the current one, 5 years at Assured Retirement Financial Group since 2021. Before joining Assured Retirement Financial Group in 2021, Michael Stendahl was registered through Gradient Wealth Management and Gradient Advisors, LLC.
- Gradient Wealth Management– · 4 yearsArden Hills, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 127701
- Gradient Advisors, LLC– · under a yearArden Hills, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 152665
- Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.– · under a yearMinneapolis, MN · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 6363
Investment adviser representative registrations
Michael Stendahl is registered as an investment adviser representative in Minnesota, since April 2021.
- MinnesotaSince 21 April 2021
Examinations
| Exam | Name | Passed |
|---|---|---|
| SIE | Securities Industry Essentials Examination | Credited |
| Series 24 | General Securities Principal Examination | 29 August 2017 |
| Series 66 | Uniform Combined State Law Examination | 26 January 2004 |
| Series 55 | Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam | 31 December 1998 |
| Series 63 | Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination | 4 May 1995 |
| Series 7 | General Securities Representative Examination | 22 December 1993 |
- Name
- Securities Industry Essentials Examination
- Name
- General Securities Principal Examination
- Name
- Uniform Combined State Law Examination
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- Limited Representative-Equity Trader Exam
- Name
- Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
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- General Securities Representative Examination
- CRD
- 2408225
- Firm
- Assured Retirement Financial Group · CRD 179516
- Office
- 4550 W 77TH STREET, SUITE 380, Edina, MN 55435
- Registration
- Investment adviser registration
- In the industry since
- June 2003
- Disciplinary history
- Not yet shown here · SEC record
- Firm bio
- cfgretirement.com
Where does Michael Stendahl work?
Michael Stendahl is an investment adviser representative registered through Assured Retirement Financial Group, Inc. since April 2021, and is not listed among the firm’s executive officers or direct owners.
Is Michael Stendahl a financial advisor?
Yes. Michael Stendahl has a current investment-adviser registration in Minnesota, through Assured Retirement Financial Group since April 2021.
How many years of experience does Michael Stendahl have?
Michael Stendahl has 23 years in the financial industry, since June 2003, across 4 adviser firms.
What exams has Michael Stendahl passed?
Michael Stendahl has passed 5 licensing exams: the Series 7, Series 63, Series 55, Series 66 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 7, was passed in December 1993. FINRA credited Michael Stendahl with the SIE, which began in October 2018.
Where did Michael Stendahl work before Assured Retirement Financial Group?
Before Assured Retirement Financial Group, Michael Stendahl was registered through Gradient Wealth Management, February 2015 to June 2019; Gradient Advisors, LLC, April 2014 to February 2015; Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., November 2012 to January 2013.
Where is Michael Stendahl based?
Michael Stendahl’s registered office is in Edina, MN.
Is Michael Stendahl registered with FINRA?
No. Michael Stendahl has no current broker registration.
How can I verify Michael Stendahl’s record?
Search CRD 2408225 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Stendahl’s full registration record.

