Christopher Michelsen
Christopher Michelsen is a registered investment advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, INC., based in Wilton, CT, with 26 years of industry experience. Christopher operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 17,372 clients with $7B in assets under management.
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B. Riley Wealth Advisors offers investment management through various programs. The Advisor-as-Portfolio Manager (APM) program allows your advisor to manage your account, potentially using outside managers. You'll pay an annual fee based on the value of your portfolio, which is negotiable up to a maximum. Transaction fees may be included or billed separately.
Third-Party Managed Programs are also available, utilizing the Envestnet platform. These programs also charge an annual fee based on the value of your portfolio, not exceeding 2.75%, which is negotiable. These programs may also be wrap fee programs.
Other third-party managed programs are available through Brinker, SEI, and AssetMark, with minimums starting at $500,000 for Brinker.
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Wilton, CT
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
Christopher is involved in several outside business activities. He spends nearly full-time working under the marketing name Strategic Family Capital, is part owner of BellaWolf Records LLC (his wife's music business), provides referrals to M&A/IB companies, and is an agent for B. Riley Wealth Insurance, selling fixed insurance.
Employment History
Current Registrations
B. Riley Wealth Advisors, INC.
B. Riley Wealth ManagementBroker
Previous Registrations
B Riley Wealth Management
UBS Financial Services INC.
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
UBS Securities LLCBroker
UBS Painewebber INC.Broker
State Registrations21 states
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