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Business Description |
Myself and my partner, work comprehensively with you, our client, helping you proactively plan for the future. We begin by listening to your story and understanding what's important to you. We help prioritize your values and goals, organizing and simplify your financial lives to help achieve your goals for reasons important to you.
We accomplish this through financial planning. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING(R) practitioner, I follow the process and code of ethics as established by the CFP(R) Board of Standards.
Our team uses independent, unbiased information in our approach to money management. We are structured to deliver personalized service that is unique to your situation and is in your best interest.
We utilize experts both internal and external to address your Wealth Management needs so that you get the best advice available. Then we help to ensure that the advice you receive, from us and others, works in concert with your values and goals. |
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General Information |
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| Name of Broker/Dealer: |
Morgan Stanley & Company, Inc.
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| Name of Custodial Firm: |
Morgan Stanley & Company, Inc.
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| States Licensed in: |
SC,NC,GA,NY,FL,UT,OH,CA,VA,AL,AZ,IL,LA,MS.TX.WY,CO,DC,HI,IA,IN,MD,MI,MS,NH,JN,OK,OR,PA,WY,WA
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| Years of Experience in Financial Services: |
5
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| Number of Years with Current Firm: |
4
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| Work Experience: |
Our Advisor Team has 17 years combined experience in Financial Services. Our Asistant has over 7 years experience.
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| I work with the following types of clients: |
Businesses, Individual Investors
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Education |
| Academic Background |
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BS, Electrical Engineering - University of Kentucky (1986)
MS, Electrical Engineering - University of Cincinnati (1989) |
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Services |
| Investment Types: |
Mutual Funds, Annuities, Stocks, Alternative Investments, Variable Insurance Products, Bonds
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Qualifications & Memberships |
| Certifications, Accreditations & Designations: |
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Certificant
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| Securities Licenses: |
Life & Health, Series 63, Series 7, Series 65
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| Insurance and Annuity Licenses: |
Variable Life, Disability, Variable Annuity, Long Term Care, Life, Health, Annuity
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| Non-Financial Organization Memberships: |
Rotary, UK Alumni Association, Greenville Chamber of Commerce,
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Firm Information |
| Number of Advisors in Office: |
10 - 99 employees
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| I work with clients as part of a team: |
Yes
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| Assets Managed by Firm: |
Yes
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| Advisor's Number of Clients: |
300
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| Assets Managed by Advisor: |
$125,000,000
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Compliance |
| Registered Investment Advisor: |
Yes
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| Registered Representative: |
Yes
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| Investment Advisor Representative: |
Yes
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| Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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| Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 years: |
I have a clean record
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Compensation & Fees |
| I am a fee-based financial professional: |
Yes
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| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: |
$150,000
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| Compensation Methods: |
Based on Assets, Commissions
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| Fee % Based on Assets: |
1.5
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| Additional Details on Charges: |
Our team provides a high level of service for a very low percentage cost of assets under management at the firm. Many services we provide are free such as advice on allocating your employers 401k investments, insurance analysis and financial planning.
It is in your best interest that your assets grow as well as our best interest so you can be assured that the advice you receive is appropriate for your situtation.
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| Prepared By: |
Walter Kivett, CFP® |
Frequently Asked Questions |
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Do you have a customer satisfaction or refund policy? |
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We are willing to supply names of current clients that work with us in a planning capacity |
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What are your qualifications? What is your education background? |
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As a CFP(R) practitioner, we provide comprehensive financial planning covering retirment, investments, insurance, estate, trusts and tax reviews. |
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What is your approach to financial planning? |
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We adhere to the processes and ethics of the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Board of Standards, Inc. |
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What services do you offer? |
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Full Service Financial Planning, Investments, Insurance and Trusts & Estate Planning |
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How many clients do you currently manage? |
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300 clients work with myself and my partner |
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Will you be the only person working with me? |
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No, myself, my partner and our assistant may work with you on specific items |
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How are you compensated? How will I pay for your services? |
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We provide services that are cost effective and appropriate for your individual needs which may be fee or commission based. |
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If you are going to manage my account, will you obtain my permission every time you buy or sell something? |
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We consult with clients on all transactions |
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How much risk should I be willing to take? |
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Only the amount of risk necessary to achieve the desired results of your plan |
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Have you ever been charged with any breaches? |
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