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Michael Polin

Advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

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Location

Phoenixville, PA 19460

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

23 years

About

Michael Polin is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has longstanding roles with Ameritas Life Insurance Corp and Ameritas Investment Company, LLC dating back to 2006. In addition to his advisory work, Polin is involved as a partner in a marketing organization and holds a license as an independent insurance agent for fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies, with a focus on both individual and institutional clients.

Client services

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

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

Expertise

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services, typically collected 50% in advance and 50% upon delivery

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.00% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 1.75% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 1.50% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.25% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: Up to 1.00% $3,000,001+: Negotiable or as low as 0.75% depending on program

Commissions

Commission-based compensation may apply for variable insurance products sold through affiliated broker-dealer AIC

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: Varies by program; see specific program minimums below Minimum fee: Minimum annual program fees such as $40 or $50 depending on program Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees charged as hourly fees up to $500/hour or flat fees; one-time or ongoing basis

Location

1260 Valley Forge Rd. Ste 107

Phoenixville, PA 19460

Most active in

Pennsylvania · Texas

Work history

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

2021 - Present (5 years)

Ameritas Life insurance Corp

2006 - Present (20 years)

Ameritas Investment Company, LLC

2006 - Present (20 years)

Premier Planning Group

2004 - Present (22 years)

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