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Michael Byers

Advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC

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Location

Greensburg, PA 15601

Credentials

Series 63

Industry experience

27 years

About

Michael Byers is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, Inc., along with ongoing involvement at Wilder & Co. Ltd., P.C., where he works as a CPA. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a partner in real estate and mortgage-related businesses. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers customized investment solutions and access to third-party advisors, with an emphasis on non–high-net-worth individuals.

Client services

Based on IP Financial Advisory Services LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers
Consulting services to qualified retirement plans

Expertise

Based on IP Financial Advisory Services LLC

Business succession planning Charitable giving & philanthropy Income planning Long-term care insurance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on IP Financial Advisory Services LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for consulting and financial planning ranging from $500 to $20,000 per plan

Percentage

Less than $10,000 - $24,999: 1.25% to 3% $25,000 - $100,000: 1.00% to 2.75% $100,000 - $250,000: 0.75% to 2.50% Greater than $250,000+: 0.50% to 2.00%

Project-based

Hourly fees up to $500 per hour for consulting and financial planning services

Other

Account minimum: $150,000 Minimum fee: Financial planning and consulting services fees paid at time of service or upon billing, hourly fees up to $500 per hour, fixed fees range from $500 to $20,000 per plan Fee-only: Consulting fees on hourly, flat, recurring, or fixed-fee basis; fees paid at time of service or upon billing

Location

1100 Summit Drive

Greensburg, PA 15601

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

IP Financial Advisory Services LLC

2021 - Present (5 years)

Innovation Partners LLC

2021 - Present (5 years)

Avantax Advisory Services

2000 - 2021 (21 years)

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

1998 - 2021 (23 years)

Wilder & Co. Ltd., P.C.

1974 - Present (52 years)

Disclosures

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