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Michael Joseph Kalina

Advisor at Equitable Advisors — Sudbury, MA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

19 years

Location

Sudbury, MA

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Equitable Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

4,715

Across 977 offices

Clients per advisor

16 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$609,299 High

HNW client ratio

47% Very High

About

Michael Kalina is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he contributes as an unpaid NFL Draft prospect scout for GMJR Scouting. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm leverages a range of advisory models and third-party program sponsors to tailor investment solutions for its clients.

Client services

Based on Equitable Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Equitable Advisors

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance

Occupation focus

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Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

Demographic focus

Based on Equitable Advisors

Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees range from $250 to $25,000.

Percentage

$0+: 0% for financial planning fees (not AUM based) $0+: 0.20% to 2.50% annually for asset management advisory services, depending on the LPL or TAMP program and asset levels as summarized in detailed tier chart $0+: 0.30% to 2.50% maximum annual advisory fees across various LPL programs and TAMPs, negotiable

Commissions

Brokerage and insurance commissions are received when clients purchase such products separately from advisory services.

Project-based

Financial planning hourly fees generally range from $100 to $400 per hour.

Other

Minimum fee: Financial planning fixed fees range from $250 to $25,000 for new clients; follow-on reviews range from $250 to $12,500. Hourly rates range from $100 to $400 per hour. Fee-only: Financial planning fixed fees $250 to $25,000, hourly fees $100 to $400 per hour.

Location

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Sudbury, MA

Sudbury MA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

19 years of industry experience

Equitable Advisors

2006 - Present • 20 years

New York, NY

Axa Advisors, LLC

2006 - 2020 • 14 years

New York, NY

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Ichiro T

Series 65

Newton, MA

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Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) General tax planning Business Financial Management Wealth management General retirement planning Retired Technology Professional Founder/Business Owner Doctor or Medical Professional Educators, Teachers, and Academics Mid-Career Professionals Established Professionals Approaching retirement Retired Gen X (Born 1965-1980)

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CFP®, CFT-I™, CPA

Dover, MA

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Passive / index investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning General tax planning Roth conversion strategy Spending planning aligned with values ('Die with Zero') Financial coaching / therapy Behavioral coaching / decision support
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Series 65

Waltham, MA

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Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting

Andrew A

CFP®, RICP®, Series 7, Series 66

Needham, MA

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Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals

Joe H

CFP®, Series 66

Westborough, MA

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Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Retired Educators, Teachers, and Academics Public Service Employee University Employee Approaching retirement Retired
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Ali S

Series 65

Wilmington, MA

SIAHKAMARI Capital

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