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Michael Kevin Alford

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Summerville, SC Lakeview Dr.

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Experience

25 years

Location

Summerville, SC 29485

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,197 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Michael Alford is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Visitors at Charleston Southern University. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

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

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Summerville, SC Lakeview Dr.

212 Lakeview Dr.

Summerville SC 29485

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

South Carolina

Work history

25 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC

2010 - Present • 16 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, INC

2010 - Present • 16 years

Fairfield, IA

Thrivent Investment Management

2004 - 2010 • 6 years

Disclosures

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CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66, Series 63

Charleston, SC

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Series 65

North Charleston, SC

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Series 65

Charleston, SC

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