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Michael John Poor

Investment Adviser Representative at Focus Financial

Woodbury, MNCRD #2212909Dual-registered
No disclosures on record
Sourced from SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck
Years of Experience
34 yrs
Exams Passed
4

Professional summary

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Michael John Poor is an investment adviser representative with Focus Financial in Woodbury, MN, where they have been registered since 2006. They have worked in the securities industry since 1992 and have been registered with 3 firms, including American Express Financial Advisors Inc. and IDS LIFE Insurance Company. They have passed 4 industry qualification exams, including the Series 66 (combined investment adviser and state securities agent), Series 7 (general securities representative), and Series 63 (state securities agent). They are registered to provide investment advice in Minnesota.

Registrations & licenses

Registration type
Dual-registered
As of August 16, 2026, from the advisor's current registrations on SEC IAPD
State registrations
Investment adviser:
Minnesota
Broker:
18 states and territories

Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, 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 66
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Passed 5/27/2006
Series 63
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Passed 2/28/1992
SIE
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
Passed 10/1/2018
Series 7
General Securities Representative Examination
Passed 2/25/1992

Financial-firm registration history

Registration history as reported to FINRA, most recent first.

Focus FinancialCurrent
6/6/2006 – Woodbury, MN
American Express Financial Advisors Inc.
2/27/1992 – 10/14/1999Minneapolis, MN
IDS LIFE Insurance Company
2/27/1992 – 10/14/1999Minneapolis, MN

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. Osaic Wealth, Inc.
    Oct 1999 – no end date reportedRoseville, MN
  2. Focus Financial Network, Inc.
    Oct 1999 – no end date reportedWoodbury, MN

Official records & sources

Data as of August 9, 2026 · Source: SEC IAPD & FINRA BrokerCheck

About Focus Financial

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Fee arrangements the firm reports

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  • Hourly
  • Fixed fee
  • Other

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Services the firm offers

Financial planning, asset management, financial education, succession planning for advisors, and advisor network support

Financial PlanningPortfolio Management for Individuals and Small BusinessesPortfolio Management for Businesses and InstitutionsPension ConsultingSelection of Other AdvisersEducational Seminars and Workshops
Firm areas of expertise
Independent Financial AdviceFinancial PlanningAsset ManagementRetirement PlanningInvestment PortfolioSuccession PlanningFinancial Education

Client types the firm serves

IndividualsHigh Net WorthPension/Profit SharingCharitable OrganizationsCorporations

Firm assets under management

$5B–$25B

Firm disclosures (Form ADV)
Disciplinary history reportedVerify on SEC IAPD
Advisors listed on AdvisorFinder:
118
Offices listed on AdvisorFinder:
24
Main office:
Minneapolis, MN
Founded:
1993
SEC file number:
801-71117

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Form ADV data as of October 1, 2026

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