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Michael Haney

Advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC

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Location

Lexington, KY 40503

Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63

Industry experience

42 years

About

Michael Haney is a financial advisor at Gradient Securities, LLC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has worked at several firms, including Silver Oak Securities and PlanMember Securities Corporation. Haney is also the owner of Haney Financial Associates, where he conducts life and health insurance sales. Additionally, he serves as treasurer for the Wellington Townhome Association. Gradient Securities, LLC, operating as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, frequently utilizing third-party managers and offering a range of investment and insurance products.

Client services

Based on Gradient Securities, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Gradient Securities, LLC

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Gradient Securities, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning based on negotiated complexity and client needs

Percentage

$0+: up to 2.00% annually (negotiable, maximum) $0+: up to 1.00% annually for ERISA plan services (negotiable) $0+: varies by TPM, e.g., 1.00% to 2.00% annually $0+: 1.25% annually for Gradient Investments, LLC TPM $0+: 1.95% to 2.00% annually for other TPMs

Commissions

Commissions may be earned as registered representatives or insurance agents through broker-dealer activities and insurance sales

Project-based

Hourly fees up to $300 per hour for limited scope financial planning services, negotiated per engagement

Other

Fee-only: Financial planning fixed fees (negotiable based on complexity) and hourly fees up to $300/hour (negotiable)

Location

114 Dennis Dr, Suite 2

Lexington, KY 40503

Most active in

Kentucky · South Carolina

Work history

Gradient Securities, LLC

2024 - Present (2 years)

Silver Oak Securities

2023 - 2024 (1 year)

PlanMember Securities Corporation

2020 - 2023 (3 years)

Gradient Securities, LLC

2017 - 2020 (3 years)

USA Financial Securities Corporation

2015 - 2017 (2 years)

Haney Financial Associates

1982 - Present (44 years)

Disclosures

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