Michael Buxbaum
Michael Buxbaum is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network, based in Gloucester, MA, with 33 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 Alternative Investments, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 10 more. Their firm serves 360,488 clients with $210B in assets under management.
Compensation
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Average Client Portfolio
Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $750K | 2.25% |
| $750K - $1.0M | 2.00% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.75% |
| $2M+ | 1.50% |
Fees are negotiable. Schedule represents maximum allowable annual management fees for PPS Custom programs. Other programs like PPS Select and PPS Direct have separate advisor and program fee schedules.
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Location
108 East Main Street, Suite 2, Gloucester, MA, 01930
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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 involved in fixed insurance sales since 2015, taking about 10-20% of his time. He also has several investment-related business activities, including Michael Buxbaum, Inc., Safe Port Financial, Mrb Companies, LLC, and Olalema, LLC, as well as subleasing office space.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Commonwealth Financial Network
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLC
LPL Financial LLCBroker
Bay Financial Advisors, INC.
Ws Griffith Securities, INC.Broker
State Registrations18 states
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