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Michael Teslow

Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC
37 Years of Experience
Sioux Falls, SD
3 DisclosuresSells Insurance
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Michael Teslow is a registered investment advisor at Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC, based in Sioux Falls, SD, with 37 years of industry experience. Michael operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 10 more. Their firm serves 1,424 clients with $390M in assets under management.

Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
10 advisors
Number of Clients
1,424 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$271K average
Assets Under Management
$385.9M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

Annual fees generally range from 0.25% to 2.50% of assets under management, billed quarterly in advance. Fees are negotiable based on account size, complexity, and other factors.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

5002 South Broadband Lane, Sioux Falls, SD, 57108

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Regulatory
April 2014
Final
Customer Dispute
September 2004
Denied
Regulatory
May 2004
Final
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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael is the CEO and Operations for Swenson Investments & Commodities and Swenson Wealth Management, which sells life insurance and securities investments. He is also involved in real estate, a recreational real estate ownership, two Registered Investment Advisory firms, and a nutritional supplement company.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC
October 2017 - Present · 9 yrs
Previous Registrations
Aegis Wealth Management, LLC
February 2016 - January 2022 · 5 yrs 11 mos
Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC
October 2013 - June 2014 · 8 mos
Kingsview Asset Management, LLC
March 2009 - September 2013 · 4 yrs 6 mos
VisionBroker
February 2009 - December 2017 · 8 yrs 10 mos
Pfg Financial Advisors Network
June 2002 - March 2009 · 6 yrs 9 mos
Walnut Street Securities, INC.Broker
May 2002 - February 2009 · 6 yrs 9 mos
Pruco Securities CorporationBroker
October 1988 - May 2002 · 13 yrs 7 mos
The Prudential Insurance Company of AmericaBroker
October 1988 - December 1993 · 5 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations1 state
SD
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