Michael Edward Sears Jr.

Advisor at Merrill — Panama City, FL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

29 years

Location

Panama City, FL 32405

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Merrill

Institution

Total advisors

25,448

Across 3,093 offices

Clients per advisor

70 Very Low

Avg AUM per client

$860,085 Very High

HNW client ratio

29% High

About

Michael Sears Jr. is the Senior Resident Director of the Panama City, FL office at Merrill, where he has been serving clients since joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1996. He specializes in investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. In his role, Michael works one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to pursue their long-term goals.

Michael earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Salisbury State University. He holds the designation of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), and also holds credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has been actively involved in professional and community organizations, including serving as Chairman of the Board, Board member, and Executive Board member for the Bay County Chamber of Commerce, as well as Military Affairs Committee Chairman.

Outside of his professional duties, Michael has been involved in his local community in various capacities, including coaching soccer at North Bay Haven Charter School. He enjoys spending time with his family, partaking in outdoor activities such as biking, boating, fishing, football, golfing, scuba diving, skiing, soccer, and playing table tennis.

Client services

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Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops
Performance measurement reports, allocation modeling, ips, research reports and services, see schedule d

Expertise

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning General estate planning guidance Tax-loss harvesting

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Location

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Panama City, FL

1022 W 23rd St

Panama City FL 32405

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

Florida · Texas

Work history

29 years of industry experience

Bank Of America, N.a.

2009 - Present • 17 years

Panama City, FL

Merrill

1996 - Present • 30 years

Panama City, FL

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Business activities & affiliations

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Glenn D

CFP®, Series 63

Panama City Beach, FL

G&F Financial Services

Glenn Delman is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is the sole advisor at G & F Financial Services in Panama City Beach, FL, where he has provided investment management and financial planning since 1991. Delman previously worked with American Investors Company from 1992 to 2018. G & F Financial Services advises individual clients on investment management, financial planning, and estate-planning matters without a stated account minimum. The firm employs a financial-planning process supported by Moneytree Software’s Total Planning Suite and uses various analysis techniques, including asset allocation and quantitative methods, typically favoring longer-term purchase strategies.

General estate planning guidance Cash flow / budgeting
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Michael G

ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Panama City, FL

22 Seven Wealth Management Inc

Michael Grant is a financial advisor at 22 Seven Wealth Management Inc. in Panama City, FL, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at CUNA Mutual Group and Saxony Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a car rental business and provides consulting on electric vehicle charging installations. 22 Seven Wealth Management, Inc. offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm creates customized portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing various investment strategies and managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

General retirement planning Social Security optimization Wealth management
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Barry H

ChFC®, Series 63

Panama City Beach, FL

The Hatton Financial Group, LLC

Barry Hatton is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at The Hatton Financial Group, LLC, an independent firm based in Panama City Beach, FL. Hatton has worked with Investors Security Co Inc since 2004 and has operated The Hatton Financial Group since 1984. The Hatton Financial Group provides financial planning services primarily to individual clients, focusing on comprehensive and limited-scope written plans with guidance on risk management, taxes, retirement, and estate planning. The firm does not sell securities or offer discretionary asset management, instead referring clients to third-party investment managers for implementation and managed asset services.

General retirement planning
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Jeremy S

Series 65

Panama City, FL

CPA Group Investment Management, LLC

Jeremy Senterfitt is a financial advisor at CPA Group Investment Management, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been with CPA Group Investment Management since 2025 and has prior experience at Tipton, Marler, Garner & Chastain, P.A., Panama Country Club, and the University of Florida. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member and equal owner of Senterfitt Lawn Care, LLC, a lawn care service business serving private residents and small businesses. CPA Group Investment Management, LLC is a fee-only registered investment advisor serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm focuses on long-term asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, and select individual securities, and provides discretionary portfolio management alongside comprehensive financial planning.

General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Cash flow / budgeting Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner
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Treyton D

Series 65

Panama City Beach, FL

Allstreet Wealth

Treyton De Vore is a financial advisor at AllStreet Wealth with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. He has prior experience at Shamrock Trading Corporation and Vivint Smarthome. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in founding and managing several businesses, including a nonprofit organization, a marketing and design firm, and an educational content company. AllStreet Wealth provides financial planning and discretionary investment management for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business owners. The firm emphasizes long-term, passive investment strategies based on asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, integrating financial planning with investment management tailored to client needs.

Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Business ownership considerations College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner Self-Employed
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Benjamin H

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Panama City Beach, FL

Tradition Investment Management, LLC

Benjamin Halliburton is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Tradition Investment Management, LLC and has previously worked at Tradition Asset Management LLC and Tradition Capital Management LLC. Tradition Investment Management, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts and financial planning services. The firm tailors advice based on client objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance, using various investment methods with a focus on long-term purchasing power preservation and tax considerations.

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