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Michael Dale Mitchell

Advisor at Values First Advisors, Inc. — Greenville, IL

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Credentials

Series 65

Experience

15 years

Location

Greenville, IL

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Values First Advisors, Inc.

Team

Total advisors

7

Across 3 offices

Clients per advisor

138 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$220,558 Very Low

HNW client ratio

8% Very Low

About

Michael Mitchell is a financial advisor at Values First Advisors, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in product management for Eurofins Pharma Discovery Services since 2016, focusing on pharmaceutical drug safety and efficacy. Values First Advisors, Inc. is an independent SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $215 million across seven advisors, applying Biblically Responsible Investing principles through long-term equity and fixed-income strategies with a range of investment vehicles and fiduciary services.

Client services

Based on Values First Advisors, Inc.

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Demographic focus

Based on Values First Advisors, Inc.

Religious/faith focused

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Fee options

Percentage

Less than $500,000 - $999,999: 1.50% $500,000 - $999,999: 1.25% $0 - $3,000,000: 1.00% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.50% $10,000,001 - $20,000,000: 0.40% $20,000,001+: 0.30% Less Than $500,000 (GSCS custodial accounts) - $499,999: 1.25% $500,001 - $999,999: 1.00% $1,000,000 - $4,999,999: 0.70% $5,000,000 - $14,999,999: 0.55% $15,000,000 or More+: 0.40%

Commissions

Certain personnel licensed to sell insurance; commissions from insurance sales. No dual fees on same assets.

Project-based

Hourly consulting/planning fees: $60 (admin), $300 (standard advisor), $400 (principal advisors) per hour.

Subscriptions

Retainer fee of $150 per calendar year for non-discretionary, non-supervisory advice and consultations.

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Minimum fee: Minimum Allocation Fee of $100 per month ($1,200 annually) Fee-only: Financial Planning fees based on hourly rates: $60 (admin), $300 (standard advisor), $400 (principal advisors). Retainer fee option of $150 per calendar year for non-discretionary advice.

Location

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Greenville, IL

Greenville IL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

15 years of industry experience

Eurofins Pharma Discovery Services

2016 - Present • 10 years

Saint Charles, MO

Values First Advisors, LLC

2009 - Present • 17 years

Johnson City, TN

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Series 63, Series 65

Highland, IL

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