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Michael Stewart

Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer at Dana Investment Advisors in Brookfield, WI

Investment adviser registrationUpdated

Michael Stewart is Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer of Dana Investment Advisors Inc, an investment adviser managing $6.08B, and works from its Brookfield, WI office. Michael Stewart has been registered as an investment adviser representative through Dana Investment Advisors since 11 July 1995, has 31 years in the industry across 1 firm and has passed 6 licensing exams.

31
Years in industry
31
Years at firm
1
Adviser firms
1
States registered

From the IAPD record, checked 22 October 2026SEC record

Career

Michael Stewart has been Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer of Dana Investment Advisors since September 2006, is a control person of the firm and directly owns under 5% of it. Michael Stewart holds a BBA in General Business with an emphasis in Finance and Business Law from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and a JD from Valparaiso University School of Law.

Dana Investment Advisors Inc is a Waukesha, WI firm with $6.08B under management, 2,290 clients and 28 advisers across 2 offices, as of its March 2026 filing.

Michael Stewart is Chief Compliance Officer of Dana Investment Advisors. He joined the firm in May 1996 and is currently an Executive Vice President and the Chief Compliance Officer.

  1. – present · 31 years
    Brookfield, WI · Adviser representative · Firm CRD 105879

Credentials and registrations

Professional designations

Listed by Dana Investment Advisors

  • CFA charterholder
  • Certified Financial Planner
  • Chartered Financial Consultant
  • Certified Employee Benefit Specialist

Investment adviser representative registrations

Michael Stewart is registered as an investment adviser representative in Wisconsin, since July 1995.

  • WisconsinSince 11 July 1995

Examinations

Series 2421 February 2001
Name
General Securities Principal Examination
Series 73 January 2001
Name
General Securities Representative Examination
Series 2623 December 1998
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Series 618 December 1998
Name
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Series 6316 December 1998
Name
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Series 6516 June 1995
Name
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

Key facts

Full name
Michael Christopher Stewart
CRD
2631299
Firm
Dana Investment Advisors · CRD 105879
Role
Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer
Office
15800 W. BLUEMOUND RD. SUITE 250, Brookfield, WI 53005
Registration
Investment adviser registration
In the industry since
July 1995
Disciplinary history
Not yet shown here · SEC record

Common questions

Where does Michael Stewart work?

Michael Stewart has been Executive Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer of Dana Investment Advisors Inc since September 2006, and is a control person of the firm.

Source: Form ADV, Schedule A, filed 24 March 2026

Is Michael Stewart a financial advisor?

Yes. Michael Stewart has a current investment-adviser registration in Wisconsin, through Dana Investment Advisors since July 1995.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

How many years of experience does Michael Stewart have?

Michael Stewart has 31 years in the financial industry, since July 1995, across 1 adviser firm.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

What exams has Michael Stewart passed?

Michael Stewart has passed 6 licensing exams: the Series 65, Series 63, Series 6, Series 26, Series 7 and Series 24. The earliest, the Series 65, was passed in June 1995.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Where is Michael Stewart based?

Michael Stewart’s registered office is in Brookfield, WI.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Michael Stewart registered with FINRA?

No. Michael Stewart has no current broker registration.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Is Michael Stewart a CFP?

Dana Investment Advisors lists Michael Stewart with the CFP credential (“Certified Financial Planner”) on its website. CFP Board confirms certification status.

Source: MICHAEL STEWART, CFA, JD, CFP biography, danainvestment.com

Is Michael Stewart a CFA charterholder?

Dana Investment Advisors lists Michael Stewart with the CFA credential (“CFA charterholder”) on its website. CFA Institute confirms certification status.

Source: MICHAEL STEWART, CFA, JD, CFP biography, danainvestment.com

How can I verify Michael Stewart’s record?

Search CRD 2631299 on the SEC’s adviser search (adviserinfo.sec.gov), which publishes Michael Stewart’s full registration record.

Source: IAPD individual record, checked 22 October 2026

Leadership at Dana Investment Advisors

Sources

  1. IAPD individual record, CRD 2631299, checked 22 October 2026. Registration status, employment history and examinations.
  2. Form ADV Part 1A, Schedules A and B of Dana Investment Advisors Inc, filed 24 March 2026. Title, control and ownership bands.
  3. Dana Investment Advisors team page. Biography, education, credentials, awards and the portrait, reproduced for identification.