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Michael Donald Fitch

Advisor at Merit Financial Advisors — Sebring, FL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

40 years

Location

Sebring, FL 33870

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Merit Financial Advisors

Multi-team

Total advisors

284

Across 91 offices

Clients per advisor

71 High

Avg AUM per client

$897,421 High

HNW client ratio

22% Typical

About

Michael Fitch is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Second Half Financial Partners, Swaine & Leidel Wealth Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is president of the 3B Foundation LLC, a charity organization in Sebring, Florida. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion with 144 advisors serving a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable investment sleeves, overseen by a central Investment Management team and Investment Committee.

Client services

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

Expertise

Based on Merit Financial Advisors

Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations

Occupation focus

Based on Merit Financial Advisors

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fees can be flat fees, typically not exceeding $100,000, often prorated and payable monthly or quarterly

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Project-based

Up to $100,000 total for financial planning services; specific hourly rate not stated

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning fees payable annually, quarterly, or monthly; specific amounts not stated

Location

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Sebring, FL

145 W. Center Ave.

Sebring FL 33870

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida · Texas

Work history

40 years of industry experience

Merit Financial Advisors

2025 - Present • 1 year

Sebring, FL

Second Half Financial Partners, LLC

2021 - Present • 5 years

Sebring, FL

Swaine & Leidel Wealth Services, LLC

2018 - 2021 • 3 years

Sebring, FL

Wells Fargo Clearing

2009 - 2018 • 9 years

Sebring, FL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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John S

Series 63, Series 65

Sebring, FL

Second Half Financial Partners, LLC

John Swaine is a financial advisor with Second Half Financial Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and managing member roles in multiple LLCs. Outside of advising, he serves part-time as a police officer with the Sebring Police Department. Second Half Financial Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial consulting to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and foundations, with a focus on first responders, business owners, and clients planning for or in retirement. The firm constructs diversified, long-term portfolios using asset and tactical allocation and manages approximately $364 million for over 1,100 clients.

Retirement income strategy Income planning General estate planning guidance Divorce financial planning Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement
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Victor D

Series 63, Series 65

Sebring, FL

Waypoints Financial

Victor Divietro is a financial advisor with Waypoints Financial in Sebring, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Waypoints Financial since 2009 and previously spent six years with Wfg Investments Inc. Outside of advising, he manages two commercial real estate entities related to office space and property holdings. Waypoints Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning, employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a range of strategies including borrowing and margin use, and sponsors its own wrap fee program.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Options & derivatives strategies
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George L

Series 63, Series 66

Sebring, FL

Second Half Financial Partners, LLC

George Leidel Jr. is a financial advisor with Second Half Financial Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Heartland Tax and Accounting, LLC, Leidel Capital, Inc., and Raymond James Financial. Outside of advising, he serves as president or managing member of several holding companies and is involved in tax preparation and IRS representation through Platinum Financial Partners, LLC. Second Half Financial Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial consulting primarily to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and foundations, with a focus on first responders, business owners, and clients planning for or in retirement. The firm constructs diversified, long-term portfolios using asset and tactical allocation strategies and manages an elevated client load across its team of five advisors.

Retirement income strategy Income planning General estate planning guidance Divorce financial planning Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement
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Thomas C

Series 63, Series 65

Sebring, FL

Waypoints Financial

Thomas Crutchfield is a financial advisor at Waypoints Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at WFG Investments Inc. from 2011 to 2017 before joining Waypoints Financial in 2009. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of Crutchfield Groves, Inc., a holding company for owner-financed properties. Waypoints Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning, using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a range of strategies, including long- and short-term equity positions and margin borrowing.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Options & derivatives strategies
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John C

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Sebring, FL

Waypoints Financial

John Clark is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience and is currently a financial advisor at Waypoints Financial in Sebring, FL. He previously worked at Wfg Investments Inc from 2011 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Clark owns and operates a cattle ranch in Sebring, Florida. Waypoints Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and employing a range of strategies including the use of borrowing and margin where appropriate.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Options & derivatives strategies
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Phillip S

Series 63, Series 65

Sebring, FL

Second Half Financial Partners, LLC

Phillip Statler is a financial advisor at Second Half Financial Partners, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at his own firms and tax service companies since 1998. Statler also serves as president of SFS Tax Services, Inc., providing income tax preparation services. Second Half Financial Partners offers discretionary investment management and financial consulting to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and foundations, focusing on first responders, business owners, and clients planning for or in retirement. The firm constructs diversified, long-term portfolios primarily using index ETFs, dividend-paying stocks, and bonds, and manages approximately $364 million across more than 1,100 clients.

Retirement income strategy Income planning General estate planning guidance Divorce financial planning Tax-loss harvesting Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement
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