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Paul Stafford

21 Years of Experience
Billings, MT
1 DisclosureSells Insurance

Paul Stafford is a registered investment advisor at Stafford Financial, based in Billings, MT, with 21 years of industry experience. Paul operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 21 clients with $13M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
2 advisors
Number of Clients
21 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$623K average
Assets Under Management
$13.1M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$2.5K
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $500K1.50%
$500K - $1.5M1.25%
$1.5M+1.00%

Fees are negotiable.

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Location

Billings, MT

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Judgment / Lien
August 2016
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Paul is involved in several business activities, including real estate investments and management, business consulting, legacy planning, and rental properties. He also serves as an insurance agent and holds positions in non-profit organizations.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Stafford Financial
February 2026 - Present · 3 mos
Previous Registrations
Cetera Advisors LLCBroker
September 2022 - January 2026 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Cetera Investment Advisers LLC
November 2020 - January 2026 · 5 yrs 2 mos
First Allied Advisory Services, INC.
November 2012 - November 2020 · 8 yrs
First Allied Securities, INC.Broker
November 2012 - September 2022 · 9 yrs 10 mos
Morgan Stanley
June 2009 - November 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Morgan StanleyBroker
June 2009 - November 2012 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Morgan Stanley & CO. Incorporated
March 2009 - June 2009 · 3 mos
Morgan Stanley & CO. IncorporatedBroker
March 2009 - June 2009 · 3 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
February 2005 - March 2009 · 4 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations2 states
MTWY
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