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Michael Pavlot

Advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network

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Location

Clayton, NY 13624

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

23 years

About

Michael Pavlot is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ford, English Financial Group, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a basketball official with the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials and is a member of the Board of Assessment Review for the Town of Clayton. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm offers its advisors access to discretionary model portfolios and various program structures while serving as a back-office and platform provider.

Client services

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

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

Expertise

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Location

607 Mary Street

Clayton, NY 13624

Most active in

New York

Work history

Ford, English Financial Group, LLC

2003 - Present (23 years)

Commonwealth Financial Network

2003 - Present (23 years)

Disclosures

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