MC
CFP

Michael Francis Cleary

37 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
20 advisors
Number of Clients
2,546 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$312K average
Assets Under Management
$793.5M

Fee Structure

AUM-Based Fees (Tiered)
Assets Under ManagementAnnual Fee
Up to $100K2.25%
$100K - $250K2.00%
$250K - $500K1.50%
$500K - $1.0M1.00%
$1M+1.00%

Linear schedules may exist with certain legacy clients, but are no longer available to new clients.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee
Financial Plan Fee:Up to $10,000
Hourly Rate:Up to $500/hr

Portfolio management fees are based on a tiered schedule (see table). Clients may elect to pay a flat asset-based fee of up to 2.25% annually. Financial planning fees are up to $10,000 for a comprehensive plan, up to $5,000 for modular plans, and $500 per hour. Financial consulting fees are up to $10,000 per quarter on a fixed schedule or $500 per hour. Retirement plan consulting fees are negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementFinancial Planning & CoachingRetirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate PlanningEducation Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

6200 Rockside Road, Suite 100, Cleveland, OH, 44131

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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael is an independent insurance agent with Vantage Financial Group since 1992, selling various insurance products, and is also a part owner and financial advisor at the same firm since 2016, dedicating full-time hours to these activities. Additionally, Michael co-owns a building and is a director for a professional networking organization, requiring minimal time commitments.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Cetera Wealth Services, LLCBroker
September 2013 - Present · 12 yrs 4 mos
Vantage Financial Group, INC.
August 1999 - Present · 26 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Walnut Street Securities, INC.Broker
April 1992 - September 2013 · 21 yrs 5 mos
Financial America Securities, INC.Broker
April 1988 - March 1992 · 3 yrs 11 mos
State Registrations23 states
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