Michael Harmer is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Waterford Advisors, LLC, based in Orchard Park, NY, with 10 years of industry experience. Michael operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 351 clients with $400M in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $500K | 1.20% |
| $500K - $1.0M | 0.90% |
| $1.0M - $1.5M | 0.70% |
| $1.5M - $5.0M | 0.50% |
| $5M+ | 0.35% |
Fees are paid quarterly in advance. For model portfolio management services through Orion Portfolio Solutions, Waterford Advisors charges an additional fee ranging from 0.35% to 0.65%.
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Location
3858 North Buffalo Rd, Suite 2, Orchard Park, NY, 14127
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Michael is a financial planner and tax preparer at Waterford Advisors, LLC since 2012, dedicating about half of his time to this. He is also a shareholder (18.75% owner) of SVT International Inc. since 2018, which owns 100% of Waterford Advisors, LLC, and an IAR at Waterford Advisors since 2023, dedicating full-time hours.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Waterford Advisors, LLC
Previous Registrations
Cadaret, Grant & CO., INC.Broker
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