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Malcolm Emerson Polley

Advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC — Indiana, PA

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Credentials

CFA®, Series 63, Series 66

Experience

12 years

Location

Indiana, PA

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Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC

Multi-team

Total advisors

69

Across 29 offices

Clients per advisor

71 High

Avg AUM per client

$1,094,726 High

HNW client ratio

28% High

About

Malcolm Polley is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC. His prior experience includes two decades at Stewart Capital Advisors and over 20 years at S&T Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is an adjunct faculty member teaching finance and economics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and co-owns a craft shop called A Lit Bit of Country, LLC. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients through a network of 71 investment advisory representatives across multiple teams. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party manager programs tailored to client goals, utilizing customized asset allocations and model portfolios.

Client services

Based on Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC

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

Expertise

Based on Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC

Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC

Values-based investing

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee financial planning; fees negotiable and vary by complexity and services

Percentage

Up to 2.0% annually maximum for advisor-managed non-wrap accounts

Project-based

Hourly consulting fees typically up to $500 per hour, may be higher in certain cases

Subscriptions

Subscription financial planning services with fees negotiated between IAR and client, may be monthly or quarterly

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 Minimum fee: Negotiable; in limited cases, flat fee up to 2.0% of assets under management Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees separate from advisory fees; negotiable; hourly rates up to $500/hour, flat fees also available; subscription fees negotiable

Location

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Indiana, PA

Indiana PA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Pennsylvania · Texas

Work history

12 years of industry experience

Stratos Investment Management, LLC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Indiana, PA

Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Indiana, PA

Stewart Capital Advisors

2004 - 2024 • 20 years

Indiana, PA

S&T Bank

2001 - 2023 • 22 years

Indiana, PA

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Levi A

Series 65

Indiana, PA

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Nolan S

Series 65

Indiana, PA

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Galen B

Series 63, Series 65

Indiana, PA

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ESG / Sustainable investing
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Christopher A

Series 63, Series 65

Indiana, PA

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

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Private / alternative investments Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired Mid-Career Professionals
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Larry C

Series 63, Series 65

Indiana, PA

Eagle Strategies (NY Life)

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Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Richard L

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63

Indiana, PA

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