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Michael P. Palmer

Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. — Erie, PA

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

22 years

Location

Erie, PA 16506

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J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

492

Across 209 offices

Clients per advisor

63 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$255,702 Low

HNW client ratio

4% Low

About

Michael Palmer is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Erie, PA, holding a Series 66 license with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and J.W. Cole Financial since 2016 and has been self-employed since 2003. Palmer serves as trustee for educational and family trusts and acts as an agent in the marketing and sales of fixed annuities and fixed life insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he is a water polo official, refereeing high school games in Pennsylvania. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and annuity sub-account management for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm uses a range of strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model-based approaches, and digital advice solutions.

Client services

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consulting

Expertise

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Occupation focus

Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for financial planning and consulting services; amounts negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 0.75%

Commissions

IARs may receive commissions for securities and insurance products when acting as registered representatives or insurance agents

Project-based

Up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting

Subscriptions

Ongoing financial planning and consulting services may be charged on a recurring fee basis

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 for Transaction-Based Advisory Account Programs; $100,000 for Asset-Based Advisory Account Program; $10,000 for FMAX Program; no minimum for financial planning services but minimum fee applies Minimum fee: Minimum fee generally 0.25%; maximum fee generally 3.00%; exceptions and waivers possible Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered for hourly fees up to $350/hour, flat fees, or ongoing recurring fees

Location

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Erie, PA

2415 W. Grandview Blvd.

Erie PA 16506

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Pennsylvania

Work history

22 years of industry experience

J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc.

2016 - Present • 10 years

Tampa, FL

J.W. Cole Financial, Inc.

2016 - Present • 10 years

Tampa, FL

SELF EMPLOYED

2003 - Present • 23 years

Erie, PA

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

Erie, PA

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Passive / index investing
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Series 63, Series 65

Erie, PA

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Wealth management
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Ryan W

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 66

Erie, PA

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Wealth management Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Professional Athlete Founder/Business Owner
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Series 65

Erie, PA

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy
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Michael B

CFA®

Erie, PA

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General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner Retired
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