Michael Alford
Michael Alford is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Summerville, SC, with 25 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.
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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.
Location
212 Lakeview Dr., Summerville, SC, 29485
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Michael is an advisory representative of a registered investment advisor (RIA) and president/financial professional utilizing a DBA name. He also serves as an independent insurance agent for various independent insurance companies and is a board member of Charleston Southern University, dedicating minimal time to this role.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Thrivent Investment Management INC.
Thrivent Investment Management INC.Broker
Lutheran Brotherhood Securities CORP.Broker
State Registrations3 states
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