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Michael Louis Schwartz

Advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC — Washington Crossing, PA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

42 years

Location

Washington Crossing, PA 18977

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Independent Financial Group, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

460

Across 290 offices

Clients per advisor

56 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$474,424 Typical

HNW client ratio

9% Low

About

Michael Schwartz is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 42 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at First Allied Advisory Services, First Allied Securities, Next Financial Group, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance, tax preparation, business consulting, and contributes articles on various business subjects. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms and employs a mix of passive and active strategies tailored to client risk profiles.

Client services

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Wealth management Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Independent Financial Group, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees charged for financial planning based on services and complexity; fees negotiable and documented in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 2.16% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.16% program fee max) $250,000 - $500,000: 2.12% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.12% program fee max) $500,000 - $1,000,000: 2.10% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.10% program fee max) $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 2.06% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.06% program fee max) $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 2.05% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.05% program fee max) $5,000,000+: 2.04% (2.00% advisor fee + 0.04% program fee max)

Commissions

Advisory firm is a broker-dealer; clients pay commissions when purchasing securities or insurance products through brokerage services; IARs receive commissions separately

Project-based

Hourly financial consulting fees, payable in advance or arrears; specific amounts negotiated per client

Subscriptions

Subscription-based fees for financial planning programs, paid monthly or quarterly as specified in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Other

Account minimum: $2,000 Fee-only: Negotiable fees for advisory services generally up to 3.00% annually; financial planning hourly fees, fixed fees, subscription fees available; fees specified in Financial Planning/Consulting Agreement

Location

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Washington Crossing, PA

1105 Taylorsville Road, Suite 321

Washington Crossing PA 18977

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Pennsylvania · Texas

Work history

42 years of industry experience

Independent Financial group

2013 - Present • 13 years

Jenkintown, PA

First Allied Advisory Services, INC.

2012 - 2013 • 1 year

Jenkintown, PA

First Allied Securities, Inc.

2007 - 2012 • 5 years

Next Financial Group, Inc.

2005 - 2007 • 2 years

Jenkintown, PA

National Planning Corporation

2004 - 2004 • 1 year

Jenkintown, PA

Disclosures

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