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Michael George Fogarty

Advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network — Savannah, GA Hodgson Memorial Dr

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Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63

Experience

43 years

Location

Savannah, GA 31406

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Commonwealth Financial Network

Enterprise

Total advisors

2,786

Across 1,206 offices

Clients per advisor

128 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$568,323 High

HNW client ratio

12% Typical

About

Michael Fogarty is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Savannah Wealth Group, having previously worked for MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1995. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, technology, and operational support. The firm offers multiple investment program structures and discretionary model portfolios, supporting advisors with trading, compliance, and practice management services.

Client services

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

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

Expertise

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Location

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Savannah, GA Hodgson Memorial Dr

7393 Hodgson Memorial Dr, Suite 201

Savannah GA 31406

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

Georgia

Work history

43 years of industry experience

Savannah Wealth Group

2024 - Present • 2 years

Savannah, GA

Commonwealth Financial Network

2024 - Present • 2 years

Waltham, MA

Massmutual Life Insurance Company

1995 - 2024 • 29 years

Savannah, GA

MML Investors Services, Inc.

1995 - 2024 • 29 years

Savannah, GA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Richard W

Series 63, Series 65

Savannah, GA

RL Wright & Associates, LLC

Richard Wright is the principal of R.L. Wright & Associates, LLC in Savannah, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. Wright has worked with multiple firms, including Hubric Tax Retirement Planning Consultants, Coastal Tax Centers, and his own advisory and insurance businesses. He also manages a tax preparation business and acts as an insurance agent in a separate capacity. R.L. Wright & Associates, LLC provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals and qualified employer-sponsored plans. The firm customizes investment strategies to client objectives, offers periodic reviews, and may recommend and monitor third-party managers.

General retirement planning Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Cash flow / budgeting
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John M

Series 63, Series 65

Savannah, GA

Upland Capital Management, LLC

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Wealth management
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William C

Series 63, Series 65

Savannah, GA

Tidewater Wealth Advisors

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Wealth management Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management
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Marvin J

CFP®

Savannah, GA

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General retirement planning Social Security optimization Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Brett L

Series 65

Savannah, GA

Constant CashFlow, LLC

Brett Lewis is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor based in Savannah, GA, with one year of experience at Constant CashFlow, LLC. Prior to advising, he has worked at Mohawk Industries since 2012. He is also licensed to sell insurance. Constant CashFlow, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning. The firm uses a mix of charting, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, focusing on equities, ETFs, fixed income, and non-U.S. securities.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Life insurance needs analysis Annuities
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Andrew V

CFA®, Series 63

Savannah, GA

VDB Wealth

Andrew Vandenberg is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee based in Savannah, GA, with one year of experience in the financial advisory industry. He founded VDB Wealth LLC in 2025 after prior roles at Submittable, WeHero, Kingfish Group, and Ocean Road Advisors. VDB Wealth LLC is a small, independent advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to create tailored portfolios and uses a range of investment strategies, including venture capital/private placements and uncovered options.

Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing
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