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Michael Parente

Advisor at Cetera

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Location

Milford, MA 01757

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Industry experience

36 years

About

Michael Parente is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has held roles at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and Parente Financial LLC since 2025. In addition to his advisory work, he co-owns and manages an accounting and tax preparation firm, Parente, Bufalo & Co., Inc., which he has operated since 1995. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans through a network of over 6,800 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services utilizing a combination of advisor-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party solutions.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Cetera

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting negotiated with client

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.75% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 2.50% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 2.00% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.75% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: Up to 1.50% $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: Up to 1.25% $5,000,001+: As low as 0.75% (varies by program)

Project-based

Hourly consulting and financial planning rates negotiated with client

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum program fees ranging from $99 to $199 annually depending on program Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees for financial planning and consulting services, negotiated case-by-case

Location

20 North St, 2 Nd Floor

Milford, MA 01757

Most active in

Massachusetts

Work history

Parente Financial Llc

2025 - Present (1 year)

Cetera

2024 - Present (2 years)

Cetera Advisors LLC

2013 - Present (13 years)

Parente, Bufalo & Co., Inc

1995 - Present (31 years)

Michael Parente Financial Consultant

1987 - Present (39 years)

Disclosures

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