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David Germano

Advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC

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Location

Rochester, NY 14604

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

26 years

About

David Germano is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Modern Wealth Management, LLC and Mutual Securities, Inc., having previously worked at LPL Financial, Beltz, Ianni & Associates, LLC, and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Germano serves on the board of the Rochester Regional Health System Foundation and is also an independent insurance agent. Modern Wealth Management provides investment advisory and integrated planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a centralized portfolio management model supported by an Investment Committee and offers a range of services from discretionary investment management to tax and estate planning, as well as ERISA plan services.

Client services

Based on Modern Wealth Management, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Modern Wealth Management, LLC

Private / alternative investments Tax strategies for small businesses Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Modern Wealth Management, LLC

Public Service Employee Founder/Business Owner Military & Veterans

Demographic focus

Based on Modern Wealth Management, LLC

Values-based investing Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for estate planning document preparation and funding services, ranging from $500 to $15,000

Percentage

$0 - $499,999: 1.50% $500,000 - $999,999: 1.25% $1,000,000 - $2,999,999: 1.00% $3,000,000 - $4,999,999: 0.75% $5,000,000 - $9,999,999: 0.65% $10,000,000+: 0.55%

Project-based

Financial planning fee ranges from $2,500 to $10,000 for standalone plans

Other

Account minimum: $250,000

Location

One Bausch & Lomb Place, Suite 900

Rochester, NY 14604

Most active in

New York

Work history

Modern Wealth Management, LLC

2024 - Present (2 years)

Mutual Securities, Inc.

2024 - Present (2 years)

LPL Financial

2018 - 2024 (6 years)

Beltz, Ianni & Associates, Llc

2011 - 2024 (13 years)

Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc.

2011 - 2018 (7 years)

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