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Michael Bless

Investment Adviser Representative at Prospera Financial Services, Inc.

Dallas, TXCRD #1264496Dual-registered
Disclosure(s) on record — verify on FINRA BrokerCheck
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
42 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Michael Bless is an investment adviser representative with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Dallas, TX, where they have been registered since 2025. They have worked in the securities industry since 1984 and have been registered with 3 firms, including Wells Fargo Advisors and A. G. Edwards & SONS, Inc. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 7 (general securities representative), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 31 (managed futures). They are registered to provide investment advice in Texas.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 14, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Texas
Broker:
18 states and territories

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin

Registration requirements vary by state and service. Contact the advisor's firm to confirm whether they can serve you.

Examinations passed
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 6/1/1984
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 31
Futures Managed Funds Examination
Passed 8/18/2009
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 6/16/1984

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Prospera Financial Services, Inc.Current
7/17/2025 – Dallas, TX
Wells Fargo Advisors
1/1/2008 – 8/21/2025Dallas, TX
A. G. Edwards & SONS, Inc.
8/23/2002 – 1/1/2008Dallas, TX

Reported employment history

Employment the advisor reported on their SEC/FINRA filings, as of October 8, 2026. It may not be a complete history.

  1. Wells Fargo Advisors LLC
    May 2009 – Nov 2016Dallas, TX
  2. Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC
    Nov 2016 – Jul 2025Dallas, TX
  3. Prospera Financial Services
    Jul 2025 – no end date reportedDallas, TX

Official records & sources

Data as of June 26, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Prospera Financial Services, Inc.

These details describe the firm overall. Individual advisors' services, clients, and fees may differ.

Fee arrangements the firm reports

  • Percentage of assets under management
  • Commissions
  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Performance-based fees
  • Other
Estimated blended rate
0.0215

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

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Pooled Investment VehiclesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other Advisers

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPooled VehiclesPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporationsOther

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
264
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
26
Main office:
Dallas, TX
SEC file number:
801-65845

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Form ADV data as of September 30, 2026

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