Michael Cole is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at MML Investors Services, LLC, based in Charleston, SC, with 25 years of industry experience. Michael operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 392,809 clients with $90B in assets under management.
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MML Investors Services manages investment menus for retirement plans and offers a managed account service for participants.
For the overall plan, MMLIS selects and monitors investment options. For participants using the managed account service, fees are charged quarterly, up to a maximum of 0.60% per year of the account value. MMLIS receives 0.10% of this fee, with the remainder going to Morningstar and the recordkeeper. The exact fees vary by recordkeeper and whether the service is a Qualified Default Investment Alternative.
Location
1 Cool Blow St, Ste 321, Charleston, SC, 29403
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Michael is an agent for Affluence Financial Group LLC, which is used as an expense account, dedicating minimal time. He is also an agent for Affluence Consulting Group LLC, where consulting fees are paid through, spending a few hours per week.
Employment History
Current Registrations
MML Investors Services, LLCBroker
MML Investors Services, LLC
Previous Registrations
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State Registrations9 states
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