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Business Description |
| Solley Financial Services provides a broad array of investment and insurance services to individuals and businesses. Our goal is to provide independent investment guidance and personalized service through a relationship that is based on integrity, experience, and trust. Robert Solley is the founder and managing principal of Solley Financial and has over 18 years of experience in counseling individuals on retirement planning and investment issues. |
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General Information |
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| States Licensed in: |
AL, CA, FL, GA, MI, NY, NC, SC, PA, VA
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| Years of Experience in Financial Services: |
18
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Education |
| Academic Background |
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| Western Michigan University, BBA (1990) |
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| Investment Types: |
Money Management, ETFs, Bonds, Stocks, Annuities, Mutual Funds, Alternative Investments, Variable Insurance Products
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Qualifications & Memberships |
| Certifications, Accreditations & Designations: |
Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) (State or SEC) or RIA representative, Wealth Management Specialist
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| Securities Licenses: |
Series 7, Series 24, Series 63, Series 65, Series 51, Life & Health, Series 4
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Firm Information |
| Number of Advisors in Office: |
Up to 10 employees
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| Advisor's Number of Clients: |
400
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Compensation & Fees |
| Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts: |
N/A
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| Compensation Methods: |
Flat Fee, Commissions, Based on Assets
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| Additional Details on Charges: |
Fees vary depending on platform, money manager, account size, etc.
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| Prepared By: |
Robert Solley, WMS |
| Most Recent Update: |
08/25/2008 |
Frequently Asked Questions |
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Will you be the only person working with me? |
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Although my support staff may have some interaction with you, I will be your personal advisor. |
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How are you compensated? How will I pay for your services? |
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Fees are determined by the type of investment program which is both suitable and desirable to your objectives. Can be either fee based 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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Yes. The exception would be if you are using are money management program in which case the individual money managers would make those buy/sell decisions. |
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Do you offer any guaranteed results? |
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We offer brokerage CDs, Government securities, and insurance products which are guaranteed by the issuers. |
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How much risk should I be willing to take? |
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We will manage your account within your personal risk tolerance. |
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Have you ever been charged with any breaches? |
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What carrier(s) do you represent? |
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I'm independent and therefore not captive to one company |
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How long does it take to complete the application and approval process? |
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The underwriting process will vary depending on the company and circumstances. I would allow at least 4-6 weeks. |
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What services do you provide? What are your specialties? |
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I handle a broad array of investment, insurance, and alternative products. My concentration is managing portfolios of stocks, mutuals funds, and ETFs. |
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What is your experience? How many clients do you currently manage? |
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I have 18 years of experience and personally manage accounts for 400 households. |
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What financial institution(s) do you represent? |
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Solley Financial Services is an independent branch office of SMH CAPITAL |
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Do you provide a free initial consultation? |
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Yes, absolutely. It is a chance for us to get to know each other and see if its a good fit. There is no pressure or obligation to do business. |
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Why should I choose you as my financial advisor? |
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I am experienced, reliable, responsive, hard working, and provide unbiased advice. |
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What are your management fees? |
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Varies on plan size, features, etc. |
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What kind of plans do you specialize in? |
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I handle most available retirement plans |
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Do you have a minimum requirement for number of employees or total investment value? |
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Do you offer any additional services? |
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How long does the process of setting up an Education Plan usually take? |
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They can be established quickly once the paperwork is complete. |
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What financial institutions do you represent? |
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We have selling agreements with most major companies |
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How many years of experience do you have? |
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Do you provide a free initial consultation? |
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How many years of experience do you have? |
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