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Michael Souza

23 Years of Experience
Encinitas, CA
6 DisclosuresSells Insurance

Michael Souza is a registered investment advisor at Koa Wealth Management, LLC, based in Encinitas, CA, with 23 years of industry experience. Michael operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Charitable Giving, Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, and 3 more. Their firm serves 160 clients with $250M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
2 advisors
Number of Clients
160 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.6M average
Assets Under Management
$254.9M

Fee Structure

Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any1.25%

The management fee for privately placed securities is the lower of either 0.75% or the base fee, as determined by the client's overall portfolio value. Fees may be negotiable for certain client holdings.

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$500K
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Location

Encinitas, CA

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History

Regulatory History (6)
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Customer Dispute
June 2013
Denied
Customer Dispute
June 2012
Settled
Customer Dispute
December 2008
Denied
Customer Dispute
May 2008
Settled
Customer Dispute
May 2008
Settled
Customer Dispute
March 2008
Settled
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael is the president of Tytan Wealth, Inc. and serves as managing member of KOA Wealth Management, LLC, dedicating minimal time to management. Michael is also an independent insurance agent, spending minimal time on insurance sales.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Koa Wealth Management, LLC
June 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos
Previous Registrations
M. S. Howells & CO.Broker
June 2018 - December 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Morgan Stanley
June 2009 - June 2018 · 9 yrs
Morgan StanleyBroker
June 2009 - June 2018 · 9 yrs
Morgan Stanley & CO. Incorporated
March 2008 - June 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos
Morgan Stanley & CO. IncorporatedBroker
March 2008 - June 2009 · 1 yr 3 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.
January 2003 - April 2008 · 5 yrs 3 mos
UBS Financial Services INC.Broker
January 2003 - April 2008 · 5 yrs 3 mos
State Registrations2 states
CATX
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