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Michael Frederic Kresl

Advisor at Equity Services, inc. — Suamico, WI

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

35 years

Location

Suamico, WI

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Equity Services, inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

508

Across 161 offices

Clients per advisor

23 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$221,971 Very Low

HNW client ratio

26% High

About

Michael Kresl is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at National Life Group, Packerland Brokerage Services, Anico Financial Services, and American National Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, Kresl is a Certified Public Accountant involved in tax return preparation and agency work in fixed insurance sales. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments, serving clients through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Client services

Based on Equity Services, inc.

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

Expertise

Based on Equity Services, inc.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Income planning

Occupation focus

Based on Equity Services, inc.

Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for single financial plans, generally not exceeding $15,000, typically up to $1,200 advance payment limit without agreement

Percentage

$1 - $1,000,000: 1.00% annually (0.25% quarterly) $1,000,001 - $2,500,000: 0.75% annually (0.1875% quarterly) $2,500,001 - $4,999,999: 0.60% annually (0.15% quarterly) $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.50% annually (0.125% quarterly) $10,000,001+: 0.35% annually (0.0875% quarterly), $3,500 per million (round up) annual flat fee

Commissions

Earns commissions on sales of securities and insurance products as broker-dealer

Project-based

Financial planning/consulting fees based on hourly charges, negotiable, generally not exceeding $15,000 total per agreement, not to exceed $1,200 advance unless agreed

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 to $750,000 (varies by program) Fee-only: Typically negotiable AUM fees up to stated maximums; no commissions for advisory programs

Location

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Suamico, WI

Suamico WI

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Wisconsin

Work history

35 years of industry experience

Equity Services Inc

2025 - Present • 1 year

Montpelier, VT

National Life Group

2025 - Present • 1 year

Suamico, WI

Packerland Brokerage Services

2022 - 2025 • 3 years

Green Bay, WI

Anico Financial Services, Inc.

2012 - 2022 • 10 years

Galveston, TX

American National Insurance Company

2003 - 2025 • 22 years

Galveston, TX

Disclosures

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