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ChFC
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ChFC

Michael Stone

40 Years of Experience
Chicago, IL
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

Michael Stone is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Esi Financial Advisors, based in Chicago, IL, with 40 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 Annuities, Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 6 more. Their firm serves 12,379 clients with $2.8B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
536 advisors
Number of Clients
12,379 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$224K average
Assets Under Management
$2.8B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$10K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M1.00%
$1.0M - $2.5M0.75%
$2.5M - $5.0M0.60%
$5.0M - $10.0M0.50%
$10M+0.35%

Rates reflect the primary schedule used in programs like American Funds and Schwab Retirement Advisor Services. Other programs have different maximum fees (AssetMark up to 1.50%, Saratoga up to 2.00%, SEI up to 1.75% plus 0.05% administrative fee). Actual fees are negotiable.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

1 N. Franklin St, Ste 3450, Chicago, IL, 60606

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
March 2025
Denied
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael is an agent for several insurance companies, selling life, disability, and health insurance under Lakeshore Financial Group since 2017. This activity, along with a life insurance business since 1986, takes nearly all of Michael's time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Esi Financial Advisors
January 2001 - Present · 25 yrs 9 mos
Equity Services, INC.Broker
August 1986 - Present · 40 yrs 2 mos
State Registrations17 states
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Exams
No exam information available for this advisor.
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