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Michael David Halsema Sr.

Advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC — New Smyrna Beach, FL

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Experience

31 years

Location

New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168

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AE Wealth Management, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

456

Across 248 offices

Clients per advisor

279 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$387,358 Typical

HNW client ratio

7% Low

About

Michael Halsema Sr. is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at AE Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes over two decades at Raymond James Financial Services and roles at MCNT Wealth Management and Aline Accounting Partners. He is also the owner of Bolerjack Halsema Bowling and White PA, where he provides tax preparation and sells insurance and annuities, and serves as chairman of the finance committee at the Church of Epiphany. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining model portfolios, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Client services

Based on AE Wealth Management, LLC

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

Expertise

Based on AE Wealth Management, LLC

Tax-loss harvesting Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on AE Wealth Management, LLC

Self-Employed Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting vary by IAR and client agreement; no fees over $1,200 paid six or more months in advance

Percentage

Negotiable up to 2.5% annually; fees above 2.0% require compliance approval

Commissions

IARs may earn commissions from insurance product sales ranging from 1% to 9% plus bonuses and other incentives

Project-based

Hourly fees for financial planning and consulting vary by IAR and client agreement

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered on hourly and fixed fee basis; hourly fees and fixed fees vary by IAR and client agreement

Location

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New Smyrna Beach, FL

315 Live Oak St

New Smyrna Beach FL 32168

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Florida

Work history

31 years of industry experience

Aline Accounting Partners

2025 - Present • 1 year

New Smyrna Beach, FL

AE Wealth Management

2022 - Present • 4 years

Topeka, KS

MCNT Wealth Management

2021 - Present • 5 years

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Raymond James Financial Services

1998 - 2022 • 24 years

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Bolerjack Halsema Bowling and White PA

1986 - Present • 40 years

New Smyrna Beach, FL

Disclosures

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