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Michael A Armstrong

Advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC — Burnsville, MN

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

30 years

Location

Burnsville, MN

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Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

544

Across 270 offices

Clients per advisor

54 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$448,118 Typical

HNW client ratio

3% Low

About

Michael Armstrong is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas in various capacities since 2006 and previously served at Independent School District 191. Outside of financial services, Armstrong is a vocalist who performs at funerals. Ameritas Advisory Services provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a variety of portfolio construction methods and program platforms, combining model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and operates within a corporate structure that includes affiliated broker-dealer, investment, and insurance entities.

Client services

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

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

Expertise

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Private / alternative investments Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fee financial planning and consulting; specific amounts negotiated per client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.35% (inclusive of program and IAR fees depending on program) $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.10% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 1.85% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.60% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: Up to 1.30% - 1.35% (program dependent) $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: Approximately 1.05% $5,000,001+: Between 0.80% and negotiable depending on program

Commissions

Commission-based variable insurance products sold through affiliated broker-dealer AIC

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: Varies by program; see detailed program minimums below Minimum fee: Minimum fees for some programs, e.g., $50 annual minimum fee in AIS and AMR programs, $40 minimum account fee if under $70,000 in AMR and AMS programs Fee-only: Hourly rates up to $500 per hour and flat fees for financial planning and consulting; paid as agreed with client

Location

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Burnsville, MN

Burnsville MN

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Minnesota

Work history

30 years of industry experience

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

Lincoln, NE

Independent School District 191

2015 - 2017 • 2 years

Burnsville, MN

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.

2006 - Present • 20 years

Lincoln, NE

Ameritas Investment Corp.

2006 - Present • 20 years

Lincoln, NE

Olympus Financial Advisors

2005 - Present • 21 years

Burnsville, MN

Disclosures

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Jon B

CFA®

Minnetonka, MN

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Debt management Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy
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