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Michael David Sanford

Advisor at STIFEL — Chico, CA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

31 years

Location

Chico, CA 95928

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STIFEL

Institution

Total advisors

3,356

Across 472 offices

Clients per advisor

69 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$773,556 Very High

HNW client ratio

32% High

About

Michael Sanford is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential rental property in Chico, California. Stifel serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Client services

Based on STIFEL

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

Expertise

Based on STIFEL

General retirement planning Income planning

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Location

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Chico, CA

901 Bruce Road

Chico CA 95928

Advisors at this office

21

Most active in

California · Texas

Work history

31 years of industry experience

Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc

2008 - Present • 18 years

Paradise, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

2008 - 2008 • 1 year

Paradise, CA

A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.

1997 - 2008 • 11 years

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Series 65

Chico, CA

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CFP®, Series 66

Chico, CA

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Business ownership considerations General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Young Professionals
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Series 66

Chico, CA

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Series 65

Chico, CA

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Wealth management
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Kevin M

Series 63, Series 66

Chico, CA

Murray Financial Services, Inc.

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Wealth management
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Steven C

CFP®, Series 66

Chico, CA

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