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Michael Collins

Advisor at Citigroup Global Markets

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Location

Whittier, CA 90603

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

3 years

About

Michael Collins is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Whittier, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes four years in the United States Army and four years at Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and handles accounting for an online retail business, LCMH & Company LLC. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm uses multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles, including in-house research and futures commission activities, supporting complex and large-scale client needs.

Client services

Based on Citigroup Global Markets

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Security ratings or pricing Asset allocation advice

Expertise

Based on Citigroup Global Markets

Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing

Occupation focus

Based on Citigroup Global Markets

Executive Founder/Business Owner Attorney Consultant Technology Professional

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Fee options

Percentage

$25,000+: Up to 2.00% annual, negotiable based on multiple factors $25,000,000+: Up to 2.00% annual, negotiable (for Discretionary Bespoke and Advisory Portfolios Custom minimums this high) $100,000+: Up to 2.00% annual, negotiable (varies by program and investment option)

Performance-based

Certain third-party investment managers and private funds may charge performance fees in addition to asset-based fees; CGMI does not charge performance fees at portfolio level.

Other

Account minimum: Varies by program and client segment; lowest specific stated minimum is $25,000 (e.g., Dynamic Allocation Portfolios – UMA Program minimum $25,000; MACS Citi Active Allocation Standard portfolio minimum $25,000; Fiduciary Services and Manager Selection Program minimum $50,000; other programs have much higher minimums, some up to $25 million or more). Because multiple minimums are stated depending on program and investment option, overall account minimum not a single value.

Location

Cwm Retail, Sales, 15410 Whittier Blvd.

Whittier, CA 90603

Most active in

California · Florida

Work history

FIdelity Investments

2022 - Present (4 years)

Unemployed

2021 - 2022 (1 year)

United States Army

2017 - 2021 (4 years)

United States Army

2015 - 2016 (1 year)

Disclosures

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