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Matthew John Palazzolo

Advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. — Webster Groves, MO

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

29 years

Location

Webster Groves, MO 63119

BFC PLANNING, Inc. logo

BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Multi-team

Total advisors

184

Across 85 offices

Clients per advisor

62 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$325,935 Low

HNW client ratio

5% Very Low

About

Matthew Palazzolo is a financial advisor with BFC Planning, Inc. in Webster Groves, MO, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Berthel Fisher & Company Planning, Inc. and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. since 2017, and previously at The Leaders Group Inc from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Webster Groves Masonic Lodge #84, where he participates in efforts to raise awareness of children's health, and he is engaged in marketing telemedicine products through a separate business activity. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, banks, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to various third-party managers and sub-advisory programs, operating through a platform that supports a range of investment strategies.

Client services

Based on BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services generally range from $100 to $15,000; flat annual fees for ongoing planning services.

Percentage

$0+: up to 2.5% annually $0+: up to 1.5% annually (Held Away Account Management)

Commissions

Commissions on insurance and brokerage products if implemented through affiliated broker-dealers; may be offset against advisory fees.

Project-based

$150 to $400 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Fee-only: Financial planning hourly fees $150 to $400 per hour; fixed fees $100 to $15,000; flat annual fees for ongoing planning services.

Location

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Webster Groves, MO

75 W Lockwood, Suite B1

Webster Groves MO 63119

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Missouri

Work history

29 years of industry experience

Berthel Fisher & Company Planning, Inc.

2017 - Present • 9 years

Webster Groves, MO

Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc.

2017 - Present • 9 years

Webster Groves, MO

The Leaders Group Inc

2009 - 2016 • 7 years

Littleton, CO

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Joe P

CFP®, CRPC®, EA

Kirkwood, MO

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy General tax planning Founder/Business Owner Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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Alan S

CFP®, Series 63

St. Louis, MO

Trinity Wealth Advisors LLC

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General retirement planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Wealth management Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner

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Series 66, Series 7, JD

Chesterfield, MO

Ameriprise

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Wealth management General retirement planning General tax planning Roth conversion strategy Multi-generational wealth transfer Approaching retirement HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Retired Mid-Career Professionals Christian Faith Based
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Jeffrey L

CFP®, Series 65

Saint Charles, MO

Fidelis Financial Planning, LLC

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Passive / index investing Real estate investing
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Jahanguir A

Series 65, Series 66

Clayton, MO

Virtual Investment Planning LLC

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Wealth management General retirement planning
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Bruce K

Series 65

Fenton, MO

Midwest Investment Advisors, LLC

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Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Annuities
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