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CFP
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CFP

Michael Sellman

18 Years of Experience
Carlsbad, CA
Sells Insurance

Michael Sellman is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Advisors, INC., based in Carlsbad, CA, with 18 years of industry experience. Michael operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, High Net Worth, Investment Management, Retirement Planning, and 1 more. Their firm serves 157 clients with $150M in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
4 advisors
Number of Clients
157 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$928K average
Assets Under Management
$145.6M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$25K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $250K1.50%
$250K - $500K1.40%
$500K - $750K1.30%
$750K - $1.0M1.20%
$1M+1.20%

Rate is negotiable for accounts over $1,000,000.01. CWA will aggregate familial accounts for a discounted rate. This includes spouses/partners, children and grandparents.

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Location

1808 Aston Avenue, Suite 150, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

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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 ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael operates under the DBA Cornerstone Wealth Advisors, providing advisory services and securities. He is also an independent insurance agent, dedicating minimal time to insurance sales and service.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cornerstone Wealth Advisors, INC.
June 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Gradient Securities, LLCBroker
July 2012 - October 2024 · 12 yrs 3 mos
Cornerstone Wealth Advisors, INC.
June 2011 - October 2020 · 9 yrs 4 mos
Select Money Management, INC.
November 2010 - August 2011 · 9 mos
Securities Equity GroupBroker
October 2010 - July 2012 · 1 yr 9 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC
June 2009 - November 2010 · 1 yr 5 mos
Morgan Stanley Smith BarneyBroker
June 2009 - November 2010 · 1 yr 5 mos
Morgan Stanley & CO. Incorporated
October 2008 - June 2009 · 8 mos
Morgan Stanley & CO. IncorporatedBroker
October 2008 - June 2009 · 8 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.
May 2007 - September 2008 · 1 yr 4 mos
Citigroup Global Markets INC.Broker
April 2007 - September 2008 · 1 yr 5 mos
State Registrations2 states
CATX
Advisor

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Exams
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