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Michael Travis
CFP®


Tel: 757-473-9022 5041 Corporate Woods Dr. Ste 240 Virginia Beach, VA 23462
About Michael Travis
In 1977 I began my investment career and 5 years later, in 1982, my dad and I formed our firm. Our desire in establishing our firm was to offer clients a private firm that would be able to provide independent, objective financial advice, opposed to the large financial firms that were focusing more on the sale of financial products than providing financial advice. Today, over 40 years later, we are more convinced than ever of the importance for clients to establish a long-term relationship with a trusted financial advisor who is in the position to be able to offer independent, objective advice that is focused on meeting their personal financial needs, goals and concerns. To better assist our clients in meeting their financial needs, I entered the College for Financial Planning study program, and in 1987 I successfully completed their Certified Financial Planner program, and was awarded the CFP designation.
About Financial Designs Of VirginiaOur firm has been serving clients through financial planning and investment management for over 40 years. We take pride in building long-term relationships with our clients, that have often led to us having the opportunity to advise their children and even grandchildren.
We understand that there is more to life than money, but financial security provides the opportunity and freedom to be able to pursue the things that are of importance to you. Our desire is to be able to play a part in helping our clients pursue those things that give purpose and meaning to their lives.
Our Planning Services include:
Financial Planning
Investment and Portfolio Management
Retirement Planning
Estate Planning
Gifting and Charitable Planning
See DisclosuresGeneral Information
Number of Years with Current Firm:
43
Work with the following types of clients:
Individual Investors, Businesses
Advisory Services Provided:
Education Funding and Planning, Financial Planning for Individuals, Risk Management, Financial Advice & Consulting, Investment Advice & Management, Money Management, Wealth Management, 401K Rollovers, Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management, Financial Planning, Insurance Products & Annuities
Qualifications & Memberships
Insurance and Annuity Licenses:
Annuity, Life, Variable Annuity, Long Term Care, Disability, Variable Life
Services
Investment Types:
Mutual Funds, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Insurance
I provide a free initial consultation:
Yes
Preferred meeting methods
Can meet clients in the following ways:
Your Office, Our Office
Compensation and Fees
Fee Structure:
Fee-Based
Minimum Portfolio Size for New Managed Accounts:
$250,000
Compensation Methods:
Based on Assets, Commissions
Fee % Based on Assets:
1%
Disclosures
WiserAdvisor provides referrals to financial professionals of LPL Financial, LLC (LPL). WiserAdvisor is not a current client of LPL for brokerage or advisory services. Financial professionals of LPL pay WiserAdvisor cash compensation for these referrals, which creates the incentive for WiserAdvisor to make these referrals, resulting in a conflict of interest.
LPL ADV 2A
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Additional Detailed Disclosures
https://www.lpl.com/content/dam/edam/format/disclosure/wiseradvisor-lpl-detailed-disclosures.pdf
Disclaimer
Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. The LPL Financial Registered Representatives associated with this site may only discuss and/or transact securities business with residents of the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, ME, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WV.
48 Years of Experience
Compliance
Registered RepresentativeYes
Investment Advisor RepresentativeYes
Compliance Disclosures in Last 5 yearsI have a clean record
Criminal Disclosures in Last 5 yearsI have a clean record
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