Michael P. Palmer
Advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. — Erie, PA
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
22 years
Location
Erie, PA 16506
J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Enterprise
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.
Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Based on J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
Flat fees available for financial planning and consulting services; amounts negotiated
$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.25% $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,001+: 0.75%
IARs may receive commissions for securities and insurance products when acting as registered representatives or insurance agents
Up to $350 per hour for financial planning and consulting
Ongoing financial planning and consulting services may be charged on a recurring fee basis
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
Erie, PA
2415 W. Grandview Blvd.
Erie PA 16506
Advisors at this office
2
Pennsylvania
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
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