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CFP
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CFP

Michael Hardy

24 Years of Experience
Williamsville, NY
Broker

Michael Hardy is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Williamsville, NY, with 24 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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Location

5550 Main St, Suite 1, Williamsville, NY, 14221

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

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

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Other Business Activities

Michael is an advisory representative of a RIA, CIRA, managing client assets or preparing financial plans for a fee, dedicating about half of his time. He also owns Ocean Wealth Group LLC and real estate with Maria Hardy, spending minimal time on these activities.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
June 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
June 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Fsc Securities Corporation
August 2010 - June 2021 · 10 yrs 10 mos
Fsc Securities CorporationBroker
February 2009 - June 2021 · 12 yrs 4 mos
Advantage Capital CorporationBroker
August 2001 - February 2009 · 7 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations7 states
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Exams
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