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Michael Douglas Collins

Advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC — Newport Beach, CA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

9 years

Location

Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Diversify Advisory Services, LLC

Multi-team

Total advisors

110

Across 48 offices

Clients per advisor

47 Low

Avg AUM per client

$837,592 High

HNW client ratio

15% Typical

About

Michael Collins is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Diversify Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, Collins serves in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and assists active-duty Marines transitioning to civilian life. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and corporate consulting to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm emphasizes tactical diversification and individualized asset allocation, offering a variety of investment models and access to alternative strategies tailored to client objectives.

Client services

Based on Diversify Advisory Services, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Diversify Advisory Services, LLC

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Diversify Advisory Services, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Doctor or Medical Professional Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed project fees up to $25,000 per project; fixed annual fees up to $100,000 for Family Office services; corporate consulting fees up to $10,000

Percentage

$0 - $500,000: 1.00% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 0.85% $2,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.85% $3,000,001 - $4,000,000: 0.70% $4,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.70% $5,000,001+: 0.50%

Commissions

Certain IARs may earn commissions from insurance and brokerage products sold in separate capacity

Project-based

Up to $400 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Other

Account minimum: $500,000 Fee-only: Financial planning hourly fees up to $400/hour; fixed project fees up to $25,000 per project; fixed annual fees up to $100,000 annually

Location

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Newport Beach, CA

5000 Birch St., Suite 4000

Newport Beach CA 92660

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

California

Work history

9 years of industry experience

Diversify Advisory Services, LLC

2023 - Present • 3 years

Sandy, UT

DFPG Investments, LLC

2023 - Present • 3 years

Sandy, UT

WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC

2016 - 2016 • 1 year

San Diego, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

2016 - 2023 • 7 years

San Diego, CA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 65

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Series 66, Series 7

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Series 65

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Active portfolio management Concentrated stock management Wealth management
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Series 66

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Gary M

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

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General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Active portfolio management

Mark W

CFP®

Irvine, CA

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General retirement planning Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964)
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