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Michael Denis Woods

Advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd — Prescott, AZ E Sheldon

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

28 years

Location

Prescott, AZ 86301

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Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Enterprise

Total advisors

379

Across 130 offices

Clients per advisor

66 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$706,728 High

HNW client ratio

17% Typical

About

Michael Woods is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2015, following four years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Woods also operates Woods Financial LLC, a business entity he uses for tax and investment purposes. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Client services

Based on Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired Financial Professional

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for financial plans with engagement terminating on delivery; max flat fee asset management up to 2.0%.

Percentage

$0 - $10,000: Not explicitly stated (minimum account size $10,000, in certain cases lower) $10,000+: Maximum annual advisory fee is 2.0% for Strategic Wealth Management and other advisor-managed non-wrap accounts $5,000+: Minimum account for LPL's Guided Wealth Portfolios (GWP) Managed Service $10,000+: Minimum account for LPL's Optimum Market Portfolios (OMP) Program $25,000+: Minimum account for LPL's Model Wealth Portfolios Program (MWP); fee up to 2.83% $100,000+: Minimum account for LPL's Manager Access Select (MAS)/Managed Access Network (MAN) Program $250,000+: Minimum account for LPL's Personal Wealth Portfolios Program (PWP)

Commissions

IARs registered representatives of LPL may earn commissions on securities and insurance products; commissions vary.

Project-based

Hourly consulting fees typically range up to $500 per hour, may be higher in some cases.

Subscriptions

Subscription financial planning fees negotiated between IAR and client on a recurring monthly or quarterly basis.

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 Minimum fee: Financial Planning/Consulting Fees are negotiable; hourly fees typically up to $500 per hour; subscription fees negotiated between IAR and client. Fee-only: Negotiable financial planning and consulting fees; hourly up to $500/hour; subscription financial planning fees negotiated.

Location

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Prescott, AZ E Sheldon

100 E Sheldon Suite 105

Prescott AZ 86301

Advisors at this office

7

Most active in

Arizona · Louisiana · Texas

Work history

28 years of industry experience

Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd

2015 - Present • 11 years

Prescott, AZ

LPL Financial, llc

2015 - Present • 11 years

Prescott, AZ

Wells Fargo Clearing

2011 - 2015 • 4 years

AZ

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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John L. F

AIF®

Prescott, AZ

LPL Financial

John Farmer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Independent Financial Group and Royal Alliance Associates. In addition to his advisory work, he teaches at Yavapai Community College. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Retired Retired
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Scott L

Series 63, Series 65, Series 7, RICP®

Prescott, AZ

Thrivent Investment Management

Scott Lang operates his practice, Evimeria Financial Group, at his main office in Prescott, AZ. His team also services clients in various states across the United States from Florida to Washington. He is an advisor associated with Thrivent Investment Management and holds Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses. He holds the industry professional designation of RICP® (Retirement Income Certified Professional). Evimeria Financial Group was formed in 2016. The two primary services provided at Evimeria Financial Group are Wealth Management and Financial Planning. He provides services to high net worth individuals and families. They also provide services to business owners and nonprofit organizations. Through their financial planning services, they deliver written recommendations on a variety of topics including retirement, asset allocation, tax efficient strategies, philanthropy, and estate planning. Evimeria Financial Group provides the opportunity to integrate planning with managed-account services (proprietary diversified investment portfolios) along with other needs based offerings to fulfill the scope of Wealth Management and Financial Planning services. Scott utilizes the support of various experienced industry professionals including but not limited to; fund managers, portfolio managers, chartered financial analysts, certified financial planners (CFP®), paraplanners, and the advanced planning and advice team.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Roth conversion strategy Active portfolio management Financial Professional Established Professionals Approaching retirement Retired
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Michelle M

CFP®, Series 65

Prescott, AZ

Brio Financial Planning

Michelle Morris is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She is the principal of Brio Financial Planning in Quincy, MA, and has worked as a tax specialist at Leo J. Hart III since 2009. Brio Financial Planning is an independent, fee-only firm serving individuals and families with holistic financial planning and portfolio management. The firm focuses on goals-based planning, offering services such as tax preparation and typically managing assets on a non-discretionary basis with fixed retainer fees rather than percentage-of-AUM charges.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Self-Employed
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Alan A

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Prescott, AZ

Yavapai Financial Planning, L.L.C.

Alan Anderson is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He has led Yavapai Financial Planning, L.L.C. in Prescott, AZ since 2012. Yavapai Financial Planning, L.L.C. is an independent, fee-only firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary asset management using institutional mutual funds and ETFs, incorporates scenario analysis and stress testing in its investment approach, and offers financial planning and consultation through hourly or fixed-fee engagements.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Tax-loss harvesting Cash flow / budgeting Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance
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Michael B

Series 63, Series 65

Prescott, AZ

Prescott Investor Services, Inc.

Michael Beatty is a financial advisor with Prescott Investor Services, Inc. in Prescott, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Prescott Investor Services since 1989. Michael is also a licensed life and health insurance agent in Arizona. Prescott Investor Services provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to individuals and small institutions, including charitable organizations and pension plans. The firm follows a value-oriented investment approach focused on dividend-paying equities and investment-grade fixed income, managing accounts mostly on a discretionary basis.

Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Christopher O

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Prescott, AZ

Fiwheels

Christopher Oswalt is a financial advisor at FiWheels with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to founding FiWheels, he worked at OneAZ Credit Union and LPL Financial, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is an insurance agent for commission-free, fixed insurance products in Arizona. FiWheels provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm uses a proprietary investment approach involving three “Wheels” for portfolio management and typically operates with discretionary authority to implement model allocations and trade decisions.

Income planning General retirement planning Wealth management
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