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Kerry Michael Finn

Advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. — Irvine, CA

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Credentials

CFP®

Experience

3 years

Location

Irvine, CA 92612

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Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Enterprise

Total advisors

241

Across 40 offices

Clients per advisor

46 Low

Avg AUM per client

$2,697,996 Very High

HNW client ratio

41% Very High

About

Kerry Michael Finn is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He previously worked at City National Bank for seven years and Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors, LLC for three years. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Client services

Based on Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

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

Expertise

Based on Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Wealth management Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C.

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Wealth Planning Service Fees include fixed flat fees from $1,500 to $10,000+ depending on plan type; Trustee Support Services setup fee $0-$2,500

Percentage

$0+: Negotiable percentage based on assets under management; varies by client and service complexity; no specified fixed tiers explicitly stated in brochure $0 - $2,000,000: 0.2625% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee) $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.2100% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee) $5,000,001 - $15,000,000: 0.1575% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee) $15,000,001+: 0.1050% (Schwab Advisor Network participation fee, absorbed by fee)

Commissions

Some personnel are registered representatives of broker-dealers and may receive commissions on insurance and annuity products; commission-based advisory services exist via affiliated insurance and brokerage

Project-based

Hourly charges possible for initial assessment and project work; specific rates not clearly stated

Performance-based

Performance fees charged for one private fund (Focus Fund) and a separate client account; legacy arrangements only, not offered to new clients

Other

Minimum fee: Setup fee for Trustee Support Services ranging from $0 to $2,500 depending on complexity Fee-only: Wealth Planning Service Fees: $1,500 to $10,000+ depending on plan type, hourly fees possible; Fixed fees and hourly fees also referenced as negotiable

Location

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Irvine, CA

19200 Von Karman Ave., Ste. 850

Irvine CA 92612

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California

Work history

3 years of industry experience

Sequoia Financial Group

2025 - Present • 1 year

Akron, OH

City National Bank

2018 - 2025 • 7 years

Irvine, CA

Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors, Llc

2015 - 2018 • 3 years

Long Beach, CA

Disclosures

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