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First American Asset Advisory, LLC

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Client AUM

$191,788,380

Clients

266

Advisors

5

of 8 employees

About

First American Asset Advisory provides investment management to individuals, corporations, and business entities, with a client base concentrated among high‑net‑worth individuals and a general account minimum of $250,000 (waivable, with legacy accounts potentially grandfathered). Services focus on portfolio management using mutual funds, ETFs, individual debt and equity securities, and allocations to Independent Managers, delivered through both discretionary and non‑discretionary arrangements.

The firm tailors portfolios to clients’ stated objectives, risk tolerances, and liquidity needs and conducts ongoing monitoring with at least quarterly reviews, drawing on fundamental, technical and cyclical analysis to construct allocations. A notable portion of assets is managed through non‑discretionary programs—including an RBC Advisor Account wrap program and “unbundled” (UNB) arrangements—so clients often retain final approval for transactions even as the firm provides investment recommendations and oversight.

Several business practices distinguish the firm from many peers: it is under common control with Morgan Wilshire Securities, Inc., and certain supervised persons may offer commission‑based brokerage and insurance products, while the firm also participates in RBC wrap/UNB arrangements that can shift transaction costs to the firm. The brochure discloses additional uncommon features — payment to third‑party solicitors (15–20% of advisory fees), receipt of custodial technology and cash‑sweep payments, limited emphasis on standalone financial planning — all noted as potential conflicts addressed through the firm’s policies and disclosures.

Client services

Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Wealth management

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Fee options

Fixed

Fees may be structured as flat fees or other negotiated arrangements, as agreed between Firm and client.

Percentage

Approximately 0.50% to 2.75%, fully negotiable and varies by account size, services, and other factors

Commissions

Certain supervised persons offer securities brokerage services under separate commission-based arrangements.

Other

Account minimum: $250,000

Main office

59 Hilton Avenue, Suite 101

Garden City NY 11530

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

California · Florida · New Jersey · New York · Oregon · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas

Also doing business as

First American Asset Advisory, LLC · First American Asset Advisory, LLC. · Michael Finnan

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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Michael F

Series 63, Series 65

Garden City, NY

First American Asset Advisory, LLC

Michael Finnan is a financial advisor with First American Asset Advisory, LLC in Garden City, NY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Wilshire Securities, Inc. since 1997. First American Asset Advisory provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, corporations, and business entities, offering portfolio management across mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and allocations to independent managers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct tailored portfolios and delivers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including participation in a wrap-fee program.

Wealth management
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Raymond S

Series 63, Series 65

Garden City, NY

First American Asset Advisory, LLC

Raymond Schwabe is a financial advisor at First American Asset Advisory, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Wilshire Securities, Inc. since 1998. First American Asset Advisory provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, corporations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct and monitor tailored portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services across various investment vehicles.

Wealth management
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Jeffrey L

Series 65

Garden City, NY

First American Asset Advisory, LLC

Jeffrey Lew is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with First American Asset Advisory, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. He has a total of six years of industry experience and previously spent 18 years at Energex. First American Asset Advisory provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, corporations, and business entities, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored portfolios. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including participation in a wrap-fee program, with ongoing monitoring and regular portfolio reviews.

Wealth management
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Alfred D

Series 63, Series 65

Garden City, NY

First American Asset Advisory, LLC

Alfred Diloreto is a financial advisor at First American Asset Advisory, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Wilshire SEC Inc since 2018. Prior to his advisory career, he was affiliated with Stony Brook University. First American Asset Advisory provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, corporations, and business entities, offering portfolio management across mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and allocations to independent managers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct and monitor tailored portfolios, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Wealth management
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Paul M

Series 63, Series 65

Garden City, NY

First American Asset Advisory, LLC

Paul Metz is a financial advisor with First American Asset Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Wilshire Securities, Inc. since 1998. Outside of advisory work, he is an agent for A and F Insurance, an insurance brokerage firm. First American Asset Advisory provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, corporations, and business entities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and allocations to independent managers. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios with ongoing monitoring and at least quarterly reviews.

Wealth management
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