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CFP · ChFC
MV
CFP · ChFC

Michael Vestal

28 Years of Experience
Plano, TX
BrokerSells Insurance

Michael Vestal is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Plano, TX, with 28 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 323,031 clients with $100B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
3935 advisors
Number of Clients
323,031 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$317K average
Assets Under Management
$102.4B

Fee Structure

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CIRA) offers investment management services through several platforms. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable. The maximum annual fee is 2.25%. Fees can be structured as flat, tiered, or breakpoint. You may also encounter setup fees and service fees. Fees are typically deducted directly from your account. CIRA also offers WealthPort, a wrap fee program with inclusive fees. The WealthPort maximum advisory fee is 2.25% annually.

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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

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

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael is an advisory representative of a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and an independent insurance agent for various independent insurance companies since 2007. Being an advisory representative takes a full-time commitment, while his insurance activities take a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
August 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
August 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Wfg Investments, INC.Broker
September 2012 - August 2017 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Wfg Advisors, LP
September 2012 - August 2017 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Tiaa-Cref Individual & Institutional Services, LLCBroker
October 2007 - September 2012 · 4 yrs 11 mos
1st Global Advisors INC
February 2006 - August 2007 · 1 yr 6 mos
1st Global Capital CORP.Broker
September 2002 - August 2007 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Cybertrader, INC.Broker
June 1999 - April 2002 · 2 yrs 10 mos
A I M Distributors, INC.Broker
May 1999 - May 1999 · 0 mos
Van Kampen Funds INC.Broker
June 1996 - November 1998 · 2 yrs 5 mos
State Registrations13 states
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Exams
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