MF
ChFC
MF
ChFC

Michael Farr

37 Years of Experience
Terra Haute, IN
1 Disclosure

Michael Farr is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Lester Financial Group, LLC, based in Terra Haute, IN, with 37 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 784 clients with $400M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
4 advisors
Number of Clients
784 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$508K average
Assets Under Management
$398.6M

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.00%

Fees may be negotiable at Lester Financial Group's sole discretion.

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Location

2901 Ohio Blvd, Suite 114-8, Terra Haute, IN, 47803

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
March 2016
Denied
Other Business Activities

Michael is selling his securities business to Todd Lester and is in retirement status from Arbor Point Advisors and SAA Advisory, having no contact with clients. He is also a board member of VNA Hospice of the Wabash Valley, dedicating minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Lester Financial Group, LLC
January 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Osaic Wealth, INC.Broker
June 2024 - December 2024 · 6 mos
Arbor Point Advisors
August 2020 - January 2023 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Securities America Advisors, INC.
February 2020 - January 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos
Securities America, INC.Broker
November 2018 - June 2024 · 5 yrs 7 mos
Lincoln Financial Securities CorporationBroker
October 2015 - November 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation
October 2015 - November 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Woodbury Financial Services, INC.
October 2009 - October 2015 · 6 yrs
Woodbury Financial Services, INC.Broker
December 1993 - October 2015 · 21 yrs 10 mos
Lasalle St Securities, L.L.C.Broker
March 1993 - December 1993 · 9 mos
Historic Square Equities, IncorporatedBroker
May 1988 - December 1992 · 4 yrs 7 mos
Berachah Securities CorporationBroker
January 1988 - May 1988 · 4 mos
State Registrations2 states
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