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Martin Shapiro

44 Years of Experience
Travelers Rest, SC
1 DisclosureBrokerSells Insurance

Martin Shapiro is a registered investment advisor at Creative Financial Designs, INC., based in Travelers Rest, SC, with 44 years of industry experience. Martin is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Annuities, Business Owners, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 7 more. Their firm serves 10,566 clients with $2.9B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
162 advisors
Number of Clients
10,566 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$278K average
Assets Under Management
$2.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$7K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.00%

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Location

Travelers Rest, SC

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Employment Separation After Allegations
June 2012
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Martin is an insurance agent since 2008. He is also an Investment Advisor Representative (IAR) at Creative Financial Designs Inc and the direct owner of Magic by Marty since 2008.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Creative Financial Designs, INC.
April 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 6 mos
Cfd Investments, INC.Broker
March 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
First Allied Securities, INC.Broker
May 2008 - July 2012 · 4 yrs 2 mos
First Allied Advisory Services, INC.
March 2007 - July 2012 · 5 yrs 4 mos
Ffp Advisory Services INC
January 2007 - February 2007 · 1 mo
Ffp Securities, INC.Broker
January 1994 - May 2008 · 14 yrs 4 mos
H. Beck, INC.Broker
January 1992 - December 1993 · 1 yr 11 mos
Penn Mutual Equity Services, INC.Broker
October 1982 - December 1991 · 9 yrs 2 mos
Pebsco Securities CORP.Broker
April 1981 - January 1982 · 9 mos
State Registrations4 states
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AdvisorBrokerBoth

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