EP Wealth Advisors
47yrs
Top advisor by experience in Palatine
30yrs
Michael Steven Magnuson
Financial advisor at Osaic Wealth
At a glance
Experience30 years (since 1996)
How that compares ?Top 17% by experience nationwide
OfficePalatine, IL
FirmOsaic Wealth
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Osaic Wealth
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshops
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Licenses
Exams passed, from the official record. Tap a license to see what it allows.
Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- Jan 2025 – nowOsaic Wealth, Inc.Current firm
- 2003 – 2025Osaic Fa, Inc.Previously
Questions to ask Michael
Tailored to Michael’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call Osaic Wealth at 800-821-5100 and ask for Michael Steven Magnuson. Michael works from the Palatine, IL office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1996, about 30 years. Top 17% by experience nationwide.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 65, Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
Osaic Wealth reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 2, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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