Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
24 advisors
Number of Clients
3,774 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$325K average
Assets Under Management
$1.2B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$3K
Financial Plan Fee:$500 - $10,000
Hourly Rate:$150 - $300/hr

Financial planning fees range from $500 to $10,000 based on complexity. Hourly consulting rates range from $150 to $300 per hour. Advisory fees for asset management services (Mutual Fund, ETF, and Third-Party Manager Selection) range up to 2.50% of assets. Stock Portfolio Management fees range up to 2.75%. Fees are billed quarterly in arrears, based on the average daily balance of the previous quarter. The firm may waive or negotiate fees at its discretion.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementFinancial Planning & CoachingTax PlanningEstate PlanningInsurance PlanningRetirement Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

305 Spindrift Drive, Williamsville, NY, 14221

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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 the treasurer for Vision Beyond Sight Foundation, spending minimal time per month. He is also an IAR with Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC, dedicating nearly full-time hours. Additionally, Michael is an independent insurance agent selling life, accident, health, and LTC insurance, spending a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC
January 2025 - Present · 1 yr
Peak Brokerage Services, LLCBroker
February 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos
Previous Registrations
Blackridge Asset Management, LLC
February 2020 - January 2025 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Citizens Securities, INC.
July 2016 - January 2020 · 3 yrs 6 mos
Citizens Securities, INC. Broker
December 2015 - January 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo
M&t Securities, INC.Broker
February 1994 - December 2015 · 21 yrs 10 mos
John Hancock Distributors, INC.Broker
April 1992 - November 1993 · 1 yr 7 mos
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance CompanyBroker
April 1992 - November 1993 · 1 yr 7 mos
State Registrations4 states
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Exams
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