John Robert Kamal

Advisor at Summit Financial, LLC — Brighton, MI Maltby Road

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

9 years

Location

Brighton, MI 48116

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Summit Financial, LLC

Multi-team

Total advisors

217

Across 81 offices

Clients per advisor

82 High

Avg AUM per client

$1,318,898 High

HNW client ratio

13% Low

About

John Kamal is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing financial services to small business owners, pilots, and corporate executives. He applies his entrepreneurial background to help clients identify efficiencies and reduce operational costs in their businesses, as well as assist with succession and retirement planning. His client focus includes areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy and liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income.

John holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He has experience in individual and corporate investment strategy and emphasizes helping clients manage their money and retirement assets effectively. Outside of his professional role, John engages in adventure sports, basketball, biking, boating, boxing, football, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Client services

Based on Summit Financial, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Business ownership considerations Business succession planning General retirement planning Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be negotiated for other services; portfolio design fee may be charged upfront (amount not included in maximum annual fee).

Percentage

$0+: Up to 1.50% annually maximum advisory fee (exclusive of program fees, sub-advisory fees, third-party manager fees, platform fees, and other fees) $0+: Additional Pontera platform fee of 0.30% (30 bps) where applicable: 0.25% to Pontera and 0.05% to Summit $0+: $120 annual Account Maintenance charge included in Program Fee, billed monthly or quarterly

Commissions

Commission-based compensation earned by Financial Advisors in their capacity as insurance agents or broker-dealers for insurance and brokerage products, separate from Summit advisory fees.

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 for TDS Managed Portfolios (waivable at Summit's discretion); no minimum for SAA, APM, or FMA programs; TPM minimums vary $25,000 to $1,000,000 (as per client agreement) Fee-only: Financial planning fees ranging generally from $2,000 to $25,000, payable in advance, negotiable based on complexity and client relationship.

Location

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Brighton, MI Maltby Road

9325 Maltby Road

Brighton MI 48116

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

9 years of industry experience

Pushe Kaplan Sterling Investments

2026 - Present • 1 year

Albany, NY

Summit Financial, LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Brighton, MI

BANK of AMERICA, N.A.

2018 - 2026 • 8 years

Ann Arbor, MI

Merrill

2017 - 2026 • 9 years

Ann Arbor, MI

KoHorts IT Services LLC

2009 - Present • 17 years

Brighton, MI

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

Dexter, MI

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Robert L

Series 63, Series 65

Brighton, MI

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Wealth management
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William W

Series 65, Series 66

Brighton, MI

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Active portfolio management
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Brent B

CFP®

South Lyon, MI

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses

Michelle C

CFP®, CPA

Dexter, MI

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