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Christopher Thomas Miller

23 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
116 advisors
Number of Clients
679 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$483K average
Assets Under Management
$327.9M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
AUM-Based Fees (Tiered)
Assets Under ManagementAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M2.50%
$1M+2.25%

Fees are negotiable.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee
Financial Plan Fee:$1,500 - $75,000
Hourly Rate:$75 - $250/hr

Financial planning fees range from $1,500 to $75,000 or more, or an hourly rate of $75 to $250 plus expenses. Investment portfolio management fees are 2.5% for accounts with assets of $1 million and under, and 2.25% for accounts with assets in excess of $1 million. Clients may opt to pay a flat fee for portfolio management services. Insurance consulting is performed at an hourly rate. Portfolio evaluation services are offered on a flat-fee basis, typically around $1,500. Seminar fees are negotiated. Emerson Equity receives a percentage of the advisory fee the client pays to third-party investment advisers, up to 2%.

Areas of Practice
Financial Planning & CoachingInvestment ManagementInsurance PlanningRetirement PlanningEstate Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

2522 Chambers Road, Suite 100, Tustin, CA, 92780

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Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
October 2019
Settled
Employment Separation After Allegations
April 2007
Other Business Activities

Christopher owns and manages several real estate holdings through Better Apartments, LLC, Pleasant Apartment Provider LLC, and Charming Orange County Homes, LLC, dedicating a few hours per week to each. He also works full-time at Specialized Wealth Management and is a sales agent for Brightpoint Realty Group, spending minimal time on this activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Emerson Equity LLC Broker
March 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos
Emerson Equity LLC
March 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 10 mos
Previous Registrations
Sandlapper Wealth Management, LLC
February 2015 - March 2019 · 4 yrs 1 mo
Sandlapper Wealth Management, LLC
June 2013 - December 2014 · 1 yr 6 mos
Sandlapper Securities, LLCBroker
February 2012 - March 2019 · 7 yrs 1 mo
Allied Beacon Partners, INC.Broker
February 2011 - February 2012 · 1 yr
American Beacon Partners, INC.Broker
June 2010 - February 2011 · 8 mos
Private Asset Group, INC.Broker
June 2009 - April 2010 · 10 mos
Financial Advisers of America, LLCBroker
February 2009 - June 2009 · 4 mos
Girard Securities, INC.Broker
June 2008 - February 2009 · 8 mos
Midpoint Financial Services, INC.Broker
May 2007 - July 2008 · 1 yr 2 mos
Mcl Financial Group, INC.Broker
January 2004 - May 2007 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Nnn Capital CORP.Broker
January 2003 - October 2003 · 9 mos
Morgan Stanley Dw INC.Broker
January 2000 - April 2001 · 1 yr 3 mos
State Registrations17 states
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