MS
CFP
MS
CFP

Michael Shaver

33 Years of Experience
BrokerSells Insurance

Michael Shaver is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC, based in Williamsville, NY, with 33 years of industry experience. Michael operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 4 more. Their firm serves 3,774 clients with $1.2B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
26 advisors
Number of Clients
3,774 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$325K average
Assets Under Management
$1.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$3K

Independent Solutions Wealth Management offers several investment management options:

  • Mutual Fund Portfolio Management: Fees range up to 2.50% of the portfolio's value.
  • ETF Portfolio Management: Fees range up to 2.50% of the portfolio's value.
  • Stock Portfolio Management: Fees range up to 2.75% of the portfolio's value. A minimum account balance of $100,000 is required, but may be waived.
  • Third-Party Manager Selection: Fees range up to 2.50% of the portfolio's value, in addition to the third-party manager's fees.

Fees are billed quarterly in arrears based on the average daily balance of the previous quarter. Fees may be waived or negotiated.

Loading...

Location

305 Spindrift Drive, Williamsville, NY, 14221

Get directions

History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

Disclosures include customer complaints, regulatory actions, and other events that advisors must report to the SEC. A clean record means none have been reported.

Learn about disclosures →
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael is the treasurer for Vision Beyond Sight Foundation, spending minimal time per month. He is also an IAR with Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC, dedicating nearly full-time hours. Additionally, Michael is an independent insurance agent selling life, accident, health, and LTC insurance, spending a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC
January 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos
Peak Brokerage Services, LLCBroker
February 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Blackridge Asset Management, LLC
February 2020 - January 2025 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Citizens Securities, INC.
July 2016 - January 2020 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Citizens Securities, INC.Broker
December 2015 - January 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo
M&t Securities, INC.Broker
February 1994 - December 2015 · 21 yrs 10 mos
John Hancock Distributors, INC.Broker
April 1992 - November 1993 · 1 yr 7 mos
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance CompanyBroker
April 1992 - November 1993 · 1 yr 7 mos
State Registrations4 states
FLLANYSC
AdvisorBrokerBoth

You can work with an advisor not registered in your state. Most advisors can legally serve a small number of clients across state lines without registering.

Exams
No exam information available for this advisor.