Michael Hardy
Michael Hardy is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Horace Mann Investors, INC., based in Springfield, IL, with 30 years of industry experience. Michael operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Investment Management.
Compensation
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Fee Structure
Horace Mann Investors offers investment management services through model portfolios managed by third-party firms. The annual fee is a percentage of your portfolio, and the specific rate depends on the model portfolio you choose and the amount you invest. Here are some examples:
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BNY AdvisorFlex Portfolios:
- First $500,000: 1.60%
- $500,001 - $1,000,001: 1.40%
- Over $1,000,001: 1.20%
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BNY/American Funds Core Portfolios:
- First $250,000: 1.30%
- $250,001 - $500,000: 1.20%
- $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00%
- $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.95%
- Over $5,000,000: 0.90%
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BNY Managed360 Third-Party Strategists Program:
- First $250,000: 1.60%
- $250,001 - $500,000: 1.40%
- $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.20%
- $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.15%
- Over $5,000,000: 1.10%
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BNY Wealth Start Portfolios:
- First $250,000: 1.30%
- $250,001 - $500,000: 1.20%
- $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.00%
- $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.95%
- Over $5,000,000: 0.90%
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BNY Asset Allocation Portfolios:
- First $250,000: 1.60%
- $250,001 - $500,000: 1.40%
- $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.30%
- $1,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.20%
- Over $5,000,000: 1.00%
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Envestnet Fund Strategist Programs: These portfolios are closed to new investors.
Fees are billed quarterly in advance. Some portfolios may have termination fees if you close the account within the first year.
Location
One Horace Mann Plaza, Springfield, IL, 62715-0001
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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 a multiline insurance agent affiliated with Horace Mann Service Corp., offering property, casualty, health, and life products. He also owns and manages real estate property, dedicating about 10-20% of his time to this activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Horace Mann Investors, INC.
Horace Mann Investors, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLCBroker
LPL Financial LLC
Farmers Financial Solutions, LLCBroker
Investment Advisors International, INC.
World Group Securities, INC.Broker
LPL Financial Corporation
LPL Financial CorporationBroker
Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation
Lincoln Financial Advisors CorporationBroker
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
State Registrations3 states
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