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Michael Gerald Teslow

Investment Adviser Representative at Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC

Sioux Falls, SDCRD #1125610Investment Adviser Representative
Disclosure(s) on record — verify on FINRA BrokerCheck
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Years of Experience
38 yrs
Exams Passed
6

Professional summary

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Michael Gerald Teslow is an investment adviser representative with Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC in Sioux Falls, SD, where they have been registered since 2017. They have worked in the securities industry since 1988 and have been registered with 4 firms, including Aegis Wealth Management, LLC and Kingsview Asset Management, LLC. They have passed 6 industry qualification exams, including the Series 65 (investment adviser), Series 63 (state securities agent), and Series 6 (investment company and variable products). They are registered to provide investment advice in South Dakota.

Office

5002 South Broadband Lane
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Advisors at this office: 2

Branch office as filed with FINRA, counting current advisors in the directory who work there.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Investment Adviser Representative
As of August 17, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
South Dakota

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

Examinations passed
Series 65
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Passed 8/17/2000
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 7/30/1997
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 12/15/2017
Series 3
National Commodity Futures Examination
Passed 10/6/2009
Series 6
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination
Passed 10/24/1988
Series 26
Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Principal Examination
Passed 2/9/1995

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Alternative Investment Advisors, LLCCurrent
10/10/2017 – Sioux Falls, SD
Aegis Wealth Management, LLC
2/25/2016 – 1/27/2022Sioux Falls, SD
Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC
10/2/2013 – 6/9/2014Maitland, FL
Kingsview Asset Management, LLC
3/20/2009 – 9/20/2013Sioux Falls, SD
PFG Financial Advisors Network
6/21/2002 – 3/23/2009Sioux Falls, SD

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. Swenson Investments & Commodieies
    Feb 2009 – Oct 2017Sioux Falls, SD
  2. Vision Brokerage Services, LLC
    Feb 2009 – Oct 2017Sioux Falls, SD
  3. Aegis Wealth Management, LLC
    Jan 2016 – no end date reportedAltamonte Springs, FL
  4. Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC
    Sep 2017 – no end date reportedMaitland, FL

Official records & sources

Data as of August 10, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC

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

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 planning, investment management, portfolio risk analysis, annuity stress testing, estate and legacy planning, insurance (term life and whole life), and retirement planning.

Retirement PlanningFinancial PlanningInsuranceSocial Security
Firm areas of expertise
Financial PlanningInvestment ManagementRetirement PlanningEstate PlanningLegacy PlanningPortfolio Risk AnalysisAnnuity Stress TestInsuranceWealth PreservationWealth Building

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit Sharing

Firm assets under management

$100M–$500M

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
No disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
11
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
2
Main office:
Maitland, FL
SEC file number:
801-117266

Counts reflect AdvisorFinder directory coverage, not necessarily the firm's complete network.

Form ADV data as of March 27, 2026

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