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John Todd Blanchard

Advisor at Equitable Advisors — Hillsdale, MI

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

35 years

Location

Hillsdale, MI

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Equitable Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

4,620

Across 968 offices

Clients per advisor

16 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$570,841 High

HNW client ratio

47% Very High

About

John Blanchard is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers with the Michigan Snowmobile & ORV Association. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm employs a delivery model that integrates LPL-sponsored and other third-party advisory programs, managing significant assets on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Client services

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Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

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Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization

Occupation focus

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Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

Demographic focus

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Approaching retirement Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)

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Fee options

Percentage

$0+: 0.20% to 2.50% annually (varies by program and asset level; see product-specific minimum and maximum fees) $0+: Financial planning fixed fees: $250 - $25,000 for new plans; $250 - $12,500 for reviews $0+: Financial planning hourly fees: $100 - $400 per hour

Commissions

Variable life and annuity sales commissions and renewal commissions are received in brokerage capacity, not advisory fees.

Project-based

Financial planning hourly fees generally range from $100 to $400 per hour.

Other

Minimum fee: Financial planning fixed fees may range from $250 to $25,000 for new clients; follow-on plan review fees generally range from $250 to $12,500; hourly fees generally range from $100 to $400 per hour. Fee-only: Fee-based financial planning services are offered, including fixed and hourly fees as noted above.

Location

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Hillsdale, MI

Hillsdale MI

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois · Michigan · Texas

Work history

35 years of industry experience

Equitable Advisors

1999 - Present • 27 years

New York, NY

Axa Advisors, Llc

1999 - 2020 • 21 years

New York, NY

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Kimmy M

Series 63, Series 66

Hillsdale, MI

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Kimmy Morris is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Hillsdale, MI. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Morris has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2006. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a unique combination of municipal-advisor registration and corporate affiliation.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning

Alan R

Series 66

Hillsdale, MI

Edward Jones

Alan Russell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Hillsdale, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was self-employed for seven years and worked at the Michigan Department of Corrections for six years. He is also a co-owner of Sofia Lee Ventures, a real estate rental business he operates with his wife. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Business ownership considerations Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Public Service Employee
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David H

Series 66

Hillsdale, MI

OSAIC

David Hunter is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Cornerstone Advisors, and Hillsdale College. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with tax services at Cornerstone Tax Services, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Travis L

Series 63, Series 65

Hillsdale, MI

LPL Financial

Travis Lacelle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Fifth Third Securities, PNC Investments, and Citizens Securities. Lacelle is also associated with Flagstar Bank in a wealth services capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and various portfolio management options.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Matthew P

CFP®, Series 66

Hillsdale, MI

Edward Jones

Matthew Patillo is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2012. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Hillsdale, MI. Outside of his advisory work, Patillo is involved in a fitness center business, The Well AC, where he contributes to public relations, member orientation, and site management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Intergenerational Families
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Michael D

Series 63, Series 65

Cement City, MI

Cetera

Michael Dear is a financial advisor with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Taxfyle, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. Dear is also the owner of Dear Financial & Tax Solutions, offering accounting and investment-related services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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