Michael Bird
Michael Bird is a registered investment advisor at Kovack Advisors, INC., based in Katonah, NY, with 41 years of industry experience. Michael operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 14,305 clients with $5.5B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Kovack Advisors charges an annual fee based on a percentage of the value of your investments. The maximum annual fee is 2.90%. Fees are negotiable and may be calculated as a flat percentage or on a tiered schedule. Fees are billed quarterly or monthly in advance. You are responsible for brokerage commissions and other transactional costs unless your advisor negotiates to cover ticket charges, which may result in a higher overall advisory fee.
Location
Katonah, NY
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Michael is the owner of Bird Asset Management for tax purposes and business expenses, spending minimal time on it. He also sells fixed insurance products, dedicating minimal time to this activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Kovack Advisors, INC.
Kovack Securities INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Arete Wealth Management, LLCBroker
Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC
American Portfolios Advisors, INC
American Portfolios Financial Services, INC.Broker
UBS Financial Services INC.
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
Oppenheimer & CO., INC.Broker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
State Registrations23 states
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