Advisor at Values First Advisors, Inc.
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Location
Greenville, IL
Credentials
Series 65
Industry experience
15 years
Michael Mitchell is a financial advisor at Values First Advisors, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has worked at Eurofins Pharma Discovery Services since 2016, where he serves as a Product Manager focused on drug safety and efficacy, alongside his advisory role. Mitchell has been with Values First Advisors since 2009. Values First Advisors is an independent SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates Biblically Responsible Investing principles with fundamental analysis, model management, and third-party due diligence to tailor portfolios and manage assets across various client types.
Based on Values First Advisors, Inc.
Less than $500,000 - $499,999: 1.75% annually (Schwab or Other Custodian, Schedule A) $500,000 - $999,999: 1.50% annually (Schwab or Other Custodian, Schedule A) $0 - $3,000,000: 1.00% annually (tiered, Schwab or Other Custodian, Schedule B) $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.75% annually (tiered, Schwab or Other Custodian, Schedule B) $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.50% annually (tiered, Schwab or Other Custodian, Schedule B) $10,000,001 - $20,000,000: 0.40% annually (tiered, Schwab or Other Custodian, Schedule B) $20,000,001+: 0.30% annually (tiered, Schwab or Other Custodian, Schedule B) Less than $500,000 - $499,999: 1.25% annually (GSCS accounts) $500,001 - $999,999: 1.00% annually (GSCS accounts) $1,000,000+: 0.70% annually (GSCS accounts)
Insurance products commissions received by certain representatives; disclosed before transaction.
Hourly rates: $60 (admin), $300 (standard advisor), $450 (principal advisors) for financial planning and consultations.
Retainer fee of $125 per calendar year (non-refundable) for Non-discretionary, Non-supervisory Advice and Consultations, plus hourly fees.
Account minimum: $100 per month minimum fee for Asset Allocation Services; minimum account sizes are negotiable and reviewed case-by-case. No specific dollar account minimum clearly stated. Minimum fee: Minimum fee for Asset Allocation Services is $100 per month. Fee-only: Hourly fees ranging from $60 (admin) to $450 per hour depending on staff and client advisor.
Greenville, IL
Illinois
Eurofins Pharma Discovery Services
2016 - Present (10 years)
Sigma-Aldrich
2010 - 2016 (6 years)
Values First Advisors, LLC
2009 - Present (17 years)
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