Michael Esser is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Edward Jones, based in Durham, NC, with 17 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, Financial Planning & Coaching, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 3,743,795 clients with $820B in assets under management.
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Edward Jones offers an Ongoing Financial Planning Service for a maximum fee of $3,600 per year. This includes a financial plan and periodic updates, generally at least once per year, based on consultations with your financial advisor. You can discuss and revise your plan as needed. The fee may be paid in quarterly installments. To be eligible, you must have at least $250,000 enrolled in one or more Edward Jones Advisory Programs.
Edward Jones offers a Point in Time Financial Planning Service for which they do not currently charge a separate fee, but reserve the right to do so in the future. This service includes consultations with your financial advisor who will analyze your situation and provide a personalized financial plan.
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5611 N C Highway 55, Suite 104, Durham, NC, 27713-4395
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Michael is an investment committee member for the North Carolina Bar Association, advising on investments. He also serves as a registered agent for Great Carolina Ventures, Inc., spending minimal time forwarding mail.
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