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Donald Blake

48 Years of Experience
Dallas, TX
2 DisclosuresBroker

Donald Blake is a registered investment advisor at Momentum Independent Network INC., based in Dallas, TX, with 48 years of industry experience. Donald operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Insurance Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning. Their firm serves 1,916 clients with $1.3B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
133 advisors
Number of Clients
1,916 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$698K average
Assets Under Management
$1.3B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$30K

MIN offers several investment programs with fees based on the total value of your account. These fees cover services like access to an IAR, portfolio management, account statements, and custodial services. The fees do not cover the expenses of the investments themselves, such as ETFs or mutual funds. The specific fees vary depending on the program you choose and the types of investments in your account. Here's a summary of the maximum fees for some of the programs:

Aviator, Co-Pilot, and Navigator UMA Programs:

  • Up to $249,999: 2.25% for individual securities accounts, 1.75% for mutual fund/ETF/UIT only accounts
  • $250,000 – $499,999: 2.00% for individual securities accounts, 1.50% for mutual fund/ETF/UIT only accounts
  • $500,000 – $999,999: 1.75% for individual securities accounts, 1.25% for mutual fund/ETF/UIT only accounts
  • $1,000,000 and over: 1.50% for individual securities accounts, 1.00% for mutual fund/ETF/UIT only accounts

Passport Series SMA and Momentum Pathways UMA Programs:

  • First $250,000: 2.90 – 3.00% for Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios, 1.55 – 1.65% for Fixed Income SMA Portfolios
  • Next $250,000: 2.40 – 2.50% for Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios, 1.40 – 1.50% for Fixed Income SMA Portfolios
  • Next $500,000: 2.15 – 2.25% for Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios, 1.25 – 1.35% for Fixed Income SMA Portfolios
  • Next $4,000,000: 1.90 – 2.00% for Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios, 1.05 – 1.15% for Fixed Income SMA Portfolios
  • Over $5,000,000: 1.75 – 1.85% for Equity/Balanced SMA Portfolios, 0.90 – 1.00% for Fixed Income SMA Portfolios

Gateway Fund Strategist Portfolios:

  • Up to $249,999: 3.00% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.65% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.75% for Mutual Funds
  • $250,000 – $499,999: 2.50% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.50% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.50% for Mutual Funds
  • $500,000 – $999,999: 2.00% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.35% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.25% for Mutual Funds
  • $1,000,000 and up: 1.85% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.15% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.10% for Mutual Funds

Compass UMA Program:

  • $0 - $250,000: 3.00%
  • $250,000 - $500,000: 2.50%
  • $500,000 - $1,000,000: 2.25%
  • $1,000,000 - $4,000,000: 2.00%
  • Over $4,000,000: 1.85%

Endeavor Program:

  • Up to $249,999: 1.75%
  • $250,000 - $499,999.99: 1.50%
  • $500,000 - $999,999.99: 1.25%
  • $1,000,000+: 1.00%

Explorer Program:

  • $0 - $249,999: 3.00% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.65% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.75% for Mutual Fund Portfolio
  • $250,000 - 499,999: 2.50% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.50% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.50% for Mutual Fund Portfolio
  • $500,000 - 999,999: 2.00% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.35% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.25% for Mutual Fund Portfolio
  • $1,000,000 and up: 1.85% for ETF/Equity/Balanced Portfolios, 1.15% for Fixed Income Portfolios, 1.10% for Mutual Fund Portfolio

These fees are negotiable and may vary based on factors like account value and the services provided.

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Location

717 N. Harwood Street, Suite 3400, Dallas, TX, 75201

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Judgment / Lien
June 2013
Customer Dispute
January 2006
Settled
Other Business Activities

Donald serves as a board member and assistant treasurer for the Harris County Hospital District Foundation, a charity in Houston, TX. He dedicates a few hours per week to this role and receives no compensation.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Momentum Independent Network INC.Broker
October 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 7 mos
Momentum Independent Network INC.
October 2010 - Present · 15 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Southwest Securities, INC.
December 2006 - October 2010 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Southwest Securities, INC.Broker
December 2006 - October 2010 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLC
August 2001 - December 2006 · 5 yrs 4 mos
Wachovia Securities, LLCBroker
July 2001 - December 2006 · 5 yrs 5 mos
UBS Painewebber INC.Broker
February 1995 - July 2001 · 6 yrs 5 mos
Rauscher Pierce Refsnes, INC.Broker
January 1987 - February 1995 · 8 yrs 1 mo
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities CorporationBroker
May 1984 - January 1987 · 2 yrs 8 mos
Lehman Brothers Kuhn Loeb IncorporatedBroker
May 1982 - May 1984 · 2 yrs
Rotan Mosle INC.Broker
June 1980 - May 1982 · 1 yr 11 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
September 1978 - June 1980 · 1 yr 9 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, INC.Broker
February 1978 - September 1978 · 7 mos
State Registrations4 states
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Exams
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