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Michael Allen Payne

Advisor at Steeloaks Investment Advisers, Inc. — Weirton, WV

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

24 years

Location

Weirton, WV 26062

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Steeloaks Investment Advisers, Inc.

Supported

Total advisors

4

Clients per advisor

67 High

Avg AUM per client

$219,331 Very Low

HNW client ratio

4% Very Low

About

Michael Payne is a financial advisor with Steeloaks Investment Advisers, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Steeloaks Investment Advisers and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2005. Steeloaks Investment Advisers provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, endowments, foundations, public funds, and municipalities. The firm uses quantitative, technical, and passive investment strategies, focusing on diversified portfolios constructed primarily with exchange-traded funds and annual rebalancing.

Client services

Based on Steeloaks Investment Advisers, Inc.

Portfolio management Pension consulting
Consulting, institutional research & analysis

Expertise

Based on Steeloaks Investment Advisers, Inc.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management

Occupation focus

Based on Steeloaks Investment Advisers, Inc.

Founder/Business Owner

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Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000 - $1,000,000: 1.00% $1,000,000 - $3,000,000: 0.75% $3,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.50% $5,000,000+: 0.40%

Other

Fee-only: Fixed fees negotiable, also consulting services with tiered percentage rates

Location

Weirton, WV

3205 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 102

Weirton WV 26062

Advisors at this office

4

Most active in

West Virginia

Work history

24 years of industry experience

Steel Oaks Investment Advisors, Inc.

2005 - Present • 21 years

Weirton, WV

Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments

2005 - Present • 21 years

Albany, NY

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Donald K

Series 63

Weirton, WV

Steeloaks Investment Advisers, Inc.

Donald Kendrick is a financial advisor at Steeloaks Investment Advisers, Inc. in Weirton, WV, holding a Series 63 designation with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Steeloaks since 1997. Steeloaks Investment Advisers provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, pension plans, endowments, public funds, and municipalities. The firm employs quantitative, technical, and passive investment strategies, focusing on diversified portfolios primarily constructed with exchange-traded funds and monitored through firm-specific historical research.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Dewey G

Weirton, WV

Steeloaks Investment Advisers, Inc.

Dewey Guida is a financial advisor at SteelOaks Investment Advisers, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. The firm provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, pension plans, endowments, and municipalities. SteelOaks emphasizes quantitative, technical, and passive investment strategies, primarily using diversified portfolios of exchange-traded funds rebalanced annually. The firm’s approach includes model portfolios based on historical research and serves both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Sara P

Series 66

Weirton, WV

Steeloaks Investment Advisers, Inc.

Sara Payne is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Steeloaks Investment Advisers, Inc., where she has worked since 1997. She has 27 years of industry experience. Steeloaks Investment Advisers provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, endowments, public funds, and municipalities. The firm uses quantitative, technical, and passive investment strategies, primarily employing diversified portfolios with exchange-traded funds, and offers several model portfolios including equity allocations and balanced fixed-income strategies.

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Paul S

Series 66

Wintersville, OH

Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC

Paul Sweeney II is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years and serves in the Ohio Army National Guard. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates real estate rental properties. Kingsview Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate entities, providing wealth management, financial planning, and asset management services through a network of advisers and an internal portfolio management group.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Rick P

Series 63, Series 65

Weirton, WV

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Rick Prosser is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors LLC, Investors Capital Corporation, and North American Financial, where he also works as an insurance agent selling life and annuities. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis combined with equity review and offers a range of services including discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and insurance planning through affiliated channels.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas F

Series 63, Series 65

Weirton, WV

Sound Income Strategies, LLC

Thomas Falter is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Pinnacle Investments, Essex Securities, Cetera Advisors, and Investors Capital Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he owns North American Sporting, a business licensed to sell firearms and provide concealed carry classes. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm focuses on customized managed portfolios with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and equity review, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Income planning Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner
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