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Michael Spears

23 Years of Experience
Houston, TX
3 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance

Michael Spears is a registered investment advisor at Calton & Associates, INC., based in Houston, TX, with 23 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, and 1 more. Their firm serves 5,283 clients with $1.6B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
225 advisors
Number of Clients
5,283 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$298K average
Assets Under Management
$1.6B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$50K

Calton charges a percentage of your portfolio for investment management, up to 2.60% annually. This fee may be negotiable. The exact fee depends on the representative managing your account and the program you select. You may also incur additional fees from third-party money managers. Calton bills quarterly, either in advance or arrears. You can terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice, and any unearned fees will be refunded. Some clients may be charged performance-based fees.

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Location

13111 Westheimer Rd., Suite 475, Houston, TX, 77077

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Customer Dispute
May 2018
Pending
Customer Dispute
December 2017
Settled
Customer Dispute
August 2016
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael is the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of Westpark Wealth Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA). He also serves as the CCO of IMS Insurance Agency, Inc., dedicating about half of his time to Westpark Wealth Advisors and about 10-20% of his time to the insurance agency.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Calton & Associates, INC.Broker
November 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos
Westpark Wealth Advisors, INC.
January 2006 - Present · 20 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Ims Securities, INC.Broker
May 2002 - December 2017 · 15 yrs 7 mos
State Registrations1 state
TX
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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