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CFP
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CFP

Michael Laine

42 Years of Experience
El Segundo, CA
3 DisclosuresBroker

Michael Laine is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Altruist Advisors LLC, based in El Segundo, CA, with 42 years of industry experience. Michael is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include High Net Worth, Investment Management. Their firm serves 244 clients with $190M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)
Firm Size
6 advisors
Number of Clients
244 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$779K average
Assets Under Management
$190.0M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

Fees range from 0.0% to 2.5% per year and are negotiable based on factors such as account complexity and total investable assets.

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Location

126 Lomita St, El Segundo, CA, 90245

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
April 2026
Customer Dispute
September 2025
Settled
Customer Dispute
May 1996
Settled
Other Business Activities

Michael operates under the DBA Laine Wealth Management, LLC since 2010. He also owns Living Well Enterprises LLC, dedicating about 10-20% of his time, and is involved in real estate rental through Lomita Street Enterprise's, requiring minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Altruist Advisors LLC
June 2026 - Present · 4 mos
Purshe Kaplan Sterling InvestmentsBroker
April 2026 - Present · 6 mos
Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments
April 2026 - Present · 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Pks Advisory Services, LLC
April 2026 - June 2026 · 2 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
September 2009 - May 2026 · 16 yrs 8 mos
LPL Financial LLC
September 2009 - May 2026 · 16 yrs 8 mos
Associated Securities CORP.
April 2003 - September 2009 · 6 yrs 5 mos
National Planning CorporationBroker
November 1999 - November 1999 · 0 mos
Associated Planners Investment Advisory INC
July 1997 - October 2009 · 12 yrs 3 mos
Associated Securities CORP.Broker
May 1984 - September 2009 · 25 yrs 4 mos
State Registrations12 states
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