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Michael Brendan Flaherty

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Holyoke, MA Northampton St

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Credentials

Series 65, Series 63

Experience

8 years

Location

Holyoke, MA 01040

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,485

Across 2,975 offices

Clients per advisor

76 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

Michael Flaherty is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk profiling tools and provides specialized programs such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees for planning services offered.

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for transaction-related services through affiliated broker-dealer RJFS; also receive commissions as insurance agent for insurance services.

Project-based

Hourly fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally up to $400 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $400 per hour; fixed (flat) dollar fees also offered; percentage of assets under advisement fees not to exceed 2.25% annually for investment consulting services; fees negotiable.

Location

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Holyoke, MA Northampton St

1866 Northampton St

Holyoke MA 01040

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Connecticut · Massachusetts

Work history

8 years of industry experience

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Holyoke, MA

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

2026 - Present • 1 year

Holyoke, MA

Peoples Bank

2026 - Present • 1 year

Holyoke, MA

Homemaker

2025 - 2026 • 1 year

West Hartford, CT

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.

2024 - 2025 • 1 year

Hartford, CT

Bank of America, N.A.

2024 - 2025 • 1 year

Hartford, CT

Homemaker

2023 - 2024 • 1 year

Berlin, CT

Wells Fargo Clearing

2016 - 2023 • 7 years

Branford, CT

Wells Fargo Bank, nA

2012 - 2023 • 11 years

Rocky Hill, CT

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®

Hadley, MA

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General retirement planning Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy Approaching retirement Young Families
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Series 66

South Hadley, MA

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Wealth management Real estate investing
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Series 65, Series 63

Springfield, MA

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Wealth management Passive / index investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Thomas H

Series 63, Series 65

Holyoke, MA

Momentum Investment Management, LLC

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Edward T

CFP®

Longmeadow, MA

Toole Financial

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Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement income strategy
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Latimer E

CFP®, Series 65

Westfield, MA

L. B. Eddy

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Passive / index investing
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