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Michael Banayan

28 Years of Experience
Beverly Hills, CA
3 DisclosuresBroker

Michael Banayan is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Beverly Hills, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 1,327,695 clients with $610B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
14703 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$606.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
  • Cash Flow Analysis — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Education Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Retirement Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Risk Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Wealth Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Divorce Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Special Needs Analysis — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Sports & Entertainment — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
  • Business Owner Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.

The total fee per engagement can range up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000, up to $12,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000, and up to $25,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000. Fees are subject to negotiation and may vary.

One-Time Plan:Up to $25,000
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Location

433 N Camden Dr 9th Fl, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Customer Dispute
June 2009
Denied
Customer Dispute
December 2008
Settled
Customer Dispute
August 2007
Withdrawn
Other Business Activities

Michael has a 25% ownership stake in a four-plex rental property in Las Vegas, NV since 2009. He dedicates minimal time to this activity as a co-owner.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
December 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors
December 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
RBC Capital Markets, LLCBroker
January 2019 - December 2023 · 4 yrs 11 mos
RBC Capital Markets, LLC
January 2019 - December 2023 · 4 yrs 11 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
December 2008 - February 2019 · 10 yrs 2 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.
December 2008 - February 2019 · 10 yrs 2 mos
Morgan Stanley & CO. Incorporated
April 2007 - December 2008 · 1 yr 8 mos
Morgan Stanley & CO. IncorporatedBroker
April 2007 - December 2008 · 1 yr 8 mos
Morgan Stanley
August 1998 - April 2007 · 8 yrs 8 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
September 1997 - April 2007 · 9 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations20 states
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