Laif Erik Meidell
Investment Adviser Representative at American Wealth Management
Professional summary
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Laif Erik Meidell is an investment adviser representative with American Wealth Management in Reno, NV, where they have been registered since 2008. They have worked in the securities industry since 1995 and have been registered with 4 firms, including LPL Financial Corporation and Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas.
Office
Advisors at this office: 5
Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.
Registrations & licenses
- Investment adviser:
- Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Texas
- Broker:
17 states and territories
Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Washington
Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.
Financial-firm registration history
Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.
Reported employment history
Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.
- American Wealth ManagementJun 2008 – no end date reportedReno, NV
- AdvisorsharesJun 2011 – Mar 2018Bethesda, MD
- Nevada AREA Council BOY Scouts OF AmericaJan 2002 – no end date reportedReno, NV
- V-stax Private PlacementJan 2000 – no end date reportedHenderson, NV
- RENO Gazette Journal, A Gannett CompanyJan 2014 – no end date reportedReno, NV
- Model Strategist ProgramApr 2015 – no end date reportedReno, NV
- Insurance SalesMar 2011 – no end date reportedReno, NV
- MS Howells & CoAug 2016 – no end date reportedScottsdale, AZ
- Trondheim Management LLCFeb 2018 – no end date reportedReno, NV
- Trondheim Management II, LLCMar 2018 – no end date reportedReno, NV
Official records & sources
Data as of August 11, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
About American Wealth Management
These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.
Fee arrangements the firm reports
- Percentage of assets under management
- Hourly
- Fixed fee
- Firm account minimum
- $300,000 (waivable)
- Estimated blended rate
- 0.01
Arrangements the firm reports on its Form ADV; this advisor may not charge every fee listed. Estimated from the firm's Form ADV — individual terms may differ. Not a quote.
Services the firm offers
The firm advises clients in four key areas: Investment Management, Estate Planning, Risk Management, and Tax Planning. It follows a four-step process of goal identification, plan development, strategy selection, and transparent communication. For estate planning and tax planning matters, the firm works with a specialist of the client's choice.
Client types the firm serves
Firm assets under management
$500M–$1B
- Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
- No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
- Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 5
- Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
- 1
- Main office:
- Reno, NV
- SEC file number:
- 801-70453
Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.
Form ADV data as of June 24, 2026
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