# Michael Black

> Michael Black is a fee-only financial advisor at Ataraxis Financial in Rochester, Minnesota. Michael focuses on small business owners. Ataraxis Financial reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its Form ADV.

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Built from SEC adviser records and the firm's website; last checked October 30, 2026.

## Facts

- **Firm:** Ataraxis Financial
- **Based in:** Rochester, Minnesota
- **Fee model (firm's Form ADV):** Percentage of assets; Hourly; Fixed fees
- **Assets under management (firm):** $50.7M across 219 accounts
- **Specialties:** Small business owners
- **CRD:** 4386387 (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/4386387)
- **SEC registration:** Investment adviser representative in MN, TX
- **Exams passed:** Series 63 (2019), Series 66 (2001)
- **Firm size:** 2 employees
- **Disclosures:** None reported
- **Website:** http://www.ataraxisfinancial.com/

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Michael Black a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Michael holds no broker registration, and Ataraxis Financial reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.

### How does Michael charge for financial advice?

Michael's firm, Ataraxis Financial, reports charging a percentage of assets, hourly fees and fixed fees on its SEC Form ADV.

### Where is Michael Black based?

Michael Black is based in Rochester, Minnesota.

### What does Michael specialize in?

Michael's specialties include small business owners.

### Is Michael Black registered with the SEC?

Yes. Michael Black is registered as an investment adviser representative in MN and TX (CRD 4386387), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

### How much does Ataraxis Financial manage?

Ataraxis Financial reports $50.7M across 219 accounts in assets under management.

### How do I contact Michael Black?

Through Michael's website, www.ataraxisfinancial.com.

## Sources

- SEC adviser records (https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/4386387): the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure and Form ADV: registration, exams, and firm facts, data as of October 29, 2026
- The firm's website (https://ataraxisfinancial.com/): specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026

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