Chad Michael Seman

Advisor at Merrill — The Villages, FL Canal St

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

8 years

Location

The Villages, FL 32162

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,098 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Chad Seman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in goals-based wealth management services with a focus on retirees. He assists clients with a range of financial topics, including retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and saving for unexpected expenses.

Chad's approach involves collaborating with clients to understand their priorities and create personalized financial plans aligned with their unique goals and life stages. He emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive perspective to help clients achieve and maintain a comfortable retirement lifestyle.

He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Keiser University and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the University of Central Florida. Chad also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional duties, he enjoys activities such as chess, cooking, football, music, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Client services

Based on Merrill

Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance

Demographic focus

Retired Parents

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Commissions

SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.

Location

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The Villages, FL Canal St

1100 Canal St

The Villages FL 32162

Advisors at this office

12

Most active in

Florida · Texas

Work history

8 years of industry experience

Bank of America, N.A.

2018 - Present • 8 years

The Villages, FL

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated

2010 - Present • 16 years

The Villages, FL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Richard S

CFP®

The Villages, FL

Richard A. Stebbins CPA CFP

Richard Stebbins Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He operates as the sole advisor at Richard A. Stebbins CPA CFP, an independent firm based in The Villages, FL. The firm provides discretionary investment management primarily for individuals and trusts, managing approximately $13.1 million for about 20 clients. Its investment approach includes preferred stocks, closed-end funds, index ETFs, selected individual equities, MLPs, and occasional covered-call option writing, tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance. The firm maintains a fee-only model, serves a deliberately small client base, and offers separate tax-planning reviews and limited-scope hourly planning engagements without providing comprehensive financial planning services.

Active portfolio management Passive / index investing
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James R

Series 63, Series 65

Tavares, FL

LSP Advisory LLC

James Randazzo is a financial advisor with LSP Advisory LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at GWN Securities Inc. for 15 years before founding LSP Planning LLC in 2014 and LSP Advisory, LLC in 2019. In addition to advisory work, Randazzo is involved in tax consulting and preparation, life insurance and annuities sales, and Medicare planning. LSP Advisory, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $24.8 million across nearly 100 accounts. The firm primarily uses risk-based model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, with a focus on quantitative and qualitative evaluation of managers, and offers services in equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, structured notes, REITs, and private/alternative investments.

Private / alternative investments
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Michael B

ChFC®, Series 63

The Villages, FL

Barber & Associates

Michael Barber is the principal of Barber & Associates, an independent advisory firm, with over 40 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials. His career includes roles at Kissling Financial Services, Wealth Management Network, and ownership of Concierge Tax Preparation, LLC, which prepares income tax returns. He also spends time with an estate documentation firm and provides training to financial advisors through Wealth Management Network. Barber & Associates offers investment advisory services primarily by recommending and referring clients to third-party managed account programs and assisting with investment objectives and oversight. The firm manages approximately $50 million in discretionary assets and does not impose account minimums. It does not directly trade client portfolios but helps clients select third-party money managers, with custody and execution handled by independent custodians.

Retirement income strategy Life insurance needs analysis General retirement planning
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William L

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

The Villages, FL

Bill Losey Retirement Solutions, LLC

William Losey III is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience and over 21 years running Bill Losey Retirement Solutions, LLC. He operates as an independent advisor based in The Villages, FL. Bill Losey Retirement Solutions, LLC is a single-advisor firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm focuses on non-discretionary management using SEI Asset Management Program model portfolios, emphasizing client approval for trades and periodic account monitoring.

General retirement planning
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Mark D

Series 63, Series 65

Oxford, FL

Dushane Management, Inc.

Mark Dushane is the principal of Dushane Management, Inc., an independent advisory firm, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has managed his own firm since 2013. Dushane is the author of the book "Beyond Folly" and serves as president of the Lake County Chamber Alliance as well as chairman of the Lady Lake Economic Development Advisory Committee. Dushane Management, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities, using a rules-based investment approach combining S&P 500 trend signals with relative-strength analysis and a mix of trading horizons. The firm serves a range of clients, including business accounts, and distributes a quarterly electronic newsletter at no charge.

Active portfolio management Factor investing / smart beta
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Matthew S

Series 65, Series 63

The Villages, FL

Parady Wealth Management

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor at Parady Wealth Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including Allianz Life Financial Services and Questar Capital Corporation. Parady Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and sub-adviser selection services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm uses model portfolios tailored by client risk profiles and operates with discretionary authority to manage and adjust investments.

Annuities
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