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Michael Armand Bas

Advisor at STIFEL — Idaho Falls, ID

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

32 years

Location

Idaho Falls, ID 83402

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STIFEL

Institution

Total advisors

3,340

Across 469 offices

Clients per advisor

69 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$773,556 Very High

HNW client ratio

32% High

About

Michael Bas is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2021, following positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors for the Tenton Springs Cabin HOA in Victor, Idaho. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and nonprofit organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Client services

Based on STIFEL

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

Expertise

Based on STIFEL

General retirement planning Income planning

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Minimum fee: Up to $5,000 for fee-based financial planning services, negotiable depending on complexity and scope Fee-only: Fee-based financial planning services charged as a fixed fee up to $5,000

Location

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Idaho Falls, ID

Snake River Landing, 900 Pier View Drive, Suite 102

Idaho Falls ID 83402

Advisors at this office

8

Most active in

California · Idaho · Texas

Work history

32 years of industry experience

Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc

2021 - Present • 5 years

Newport Beach, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

2016 - 2021 • 5 years

Newport Beach, CA

Wells Fargo Advisors Llc

2010 - 2016 • 6 years

Newport Beach, CA

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Melissa D

Series 66

Idaho Falls, ID

Straight Line Investment Group, LLC

Melissa Davis is a financial advisor at Straight Line Investment Group, LLC in Idaho Falls, ID, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Straight Line Investment Group since 2013. Straight Line Investment Group is an independent, single-adviser registered investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs proprietary investment models incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, primarily using a long-term trading approach while maintaining discretion for short-term trades and short sales.

Active portfolio management Real estate investing
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Dirk M

Series 63, Series 66

Idaho Falls, ID

Sentinel Wealth Strategies

Dirk Murray is the sole advisor at Sentinel Wealth Strategies in Idaho Falls, ID, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Sentinel Wealth Strategies since 2014 and previously worked at Sowell Management Services from 2014 to 2017. Sentinel Wealth Strategies provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and business clients, including some high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, charting, and modern portfolio theory, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services through a wrap fee program on Charles Schwab’s institutional platform.

Retirement income strategy Wealth management General tax planning Founder/Business Owner
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Alan C

CFP®, Series 65

Idaho Falls, ID

Spinnaker Financial Advisors, LLC

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Annuities Options & derivatives strategies

Daniel G

CFP®

Idaho Falls, ID

Good Better Best Financial Planning LLC

In a world filled with endless financial choices, we guide you in distinguishing between what's merely good and what's genuinely the best for your family's future. Our approach is anchored in values-based planning, a strategy that goes beyond mere numbers to incorporate your core beliefs and life goals. This methodology ensures that your financial decisions not only bring stability but also resonate with what you hold dear. Why settle for good when you can aim for the best? Let's simplify the complexities and focus on what truly matters for your family's journey toward financial freedom and lasting prosperity.

Business ownership considerations Family Business Gen Y/Millennials (Born 1980-1995)
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Naumdar A

CFA®, Series 66

Ammon, ID

Valkyrie Private Wealth Management

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Options & derivatives strategies
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Benjamin F

CFP®, Series 66

Idaho Falls, ID

Teton Crest Wealth Planning

Benjamin Fuhriman is a Certified Financial Planner® with eight years of industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at Teton Crest Wealth Planning in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, KMS Financial Services, and Cetera Advisors. Outside of financial advising, Fuhriman serves as a precinct committeeman in Bingham County and is a candidate for the Idaho State House of Representatives. Teton Crest Wealth Planning provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services primarily to individuals, trusts, and business entities. The firm’s approach includes fundamental analysis, quarterly reviews, and client reporting enabled by technology, with discretion offered in investment management and a planning process aligned with CFP® standards.

Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting Debt management
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