Michael Kappes is a registered investment advisor at Next Steps Advisors, INC., based in Bellevue, WA, with 18 years of industry experience. Michael operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, High Net Worth, Insurance Planning, and 2 more. Their firm serves 47 clients with $43M in assets under management.
Compensation
Firm Size
Number of Clients
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $200K | 0.80% |
| $200K - $1.0M | 0.60% |
| $1.0M - $4.0M | 0.40% |
| $4M+ | 0.20% |
Fees may be negotiable in certain circumstances.
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Location
14205 SE 36th Street, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA, 98006
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Michael is the owner of Next Step Advisors, operating under a DBA at the same address. He dedicates full-time hours to this activity, with reduced hours during trading.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Next Steps Advisors, INC.
Previous Registrations
Kms Financial Services, INC
Stancorp Investment Advisers, INC.
State Registrations1 state
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