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Michael John Leone

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Plantsville, CT

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

38 years

Location

Plantsville, CT 06479

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,198 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

Michael Leone is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2012 and has operated his own Leone Financial Services since 1996. Outside of his advisory work, Leone serves on the board of PLAN OF CT, acts as secretary and treasurer for the Plainville Fish and Game Association, owns a race car business, and is the author of a book on race car setup. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party 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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Plantsville, CT

1143 Meriden Waterbury Turnpike

Plantsville CT 06479

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Connecticut

Work history

38 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC

2012 - Present • 14 years

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge investment Research, Inc

2012 - Present • 14 years

Fairfield, IA

Leone Financial Services

1996 - Present • 30 years

Plainville, CT

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Paul M

CFP®, Series 66

North Haven, CT

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Clifford S

CFP®, Series 66

Middletown, CT

Lifestyle Financial Strategies, LLC

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General retirement planning General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting Wealth management
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Aaron S

Series 63

Wolcott, CT

Farmingbury Financial Services, LLC

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General retirement planning General tax planning
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Robert B

PFS™

Carmel, CA

Bleeck Financial Management, Inc.

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Wealth management
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Douglas P

Series 63, Series 65

Rocky Hill, CT

Dennis Glynn, CPA

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Income planning General tax planning
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Richard S

Glastonbury, CT

QVM Group LLC

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Retirement income strategy Wealth management Passive / index investing Private / alternative investments Retired Approaching retirement
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