Michael A. Ferrara
CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP
New Braunfels, TX 78130
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CRD#: 2755418
Professional summary
Michael Anthony Ferrara, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP located in New Braunfels, Texas.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1996. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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[INSURANCE BROKERING; 379 THORNALL STREET 8TH FL EDISON, NJ 08837; START DATE 04/2015; ROLE/TITLE: INSURANCE BROKER; INVESTMENT RELATED; 10 HOURS PER MONTH; 5 HOURS PER MONTH DURING SECURITIES TRADING HOURS; APPOINTED THROUGH OUTSIDE CARRIERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF BROKERING NON-REGISTERED OUTSIDE INSURANCE PRODUCTS; COMPENSATION COMMISSIONS] [OPERATING UNDER THE DBA NAME OF HORIZON WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC FOR THE PURPOSE OF SELLING NEW YORK LIFE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AS WELL AS BROKERING NON-REGISTERED INSURANCE PRODUCTS; INVESTMENT RELATED; ASSOCIATE; EDISON, NJ; START DATE: 04/2015] [Civil Air Patrol; volunteer; non investment related; start date 11/2011; Central Jersey Airport Manville, NJ 08835; 15 hours per month; member of a flight crew that flies single engine propeller aircraft in support of the missions stated above. My primary role is to train others and maintain a high level of proficiency to fulfill these missions] [Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity - Alpha Theta Chapter; Alpha Sigma Phi is a Social Fraternity that I was a member of when I attended the University of Missouri.; 710 Adams Street Carmel, IN 46032; Start Date 09/2019; Role/Title: Volunteer; Not Investment Related; 4 hours per month; 1 hours per month during securities trading hours]
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2021
Experience
Current
August 20, 2025 - Present
CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP
Office #1: 1607 Fm306, Suite 502, New Braunfels, TX 78130RIA
CRD#: 307189
New Braunfels, TX
Past
February 24, 2015 - September 3, 2025
EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC
RIA
CRD#: 110826
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
Past
April 13, 2012 - September 3, 2025
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC
BD
CRD#: 5167
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
Past
March 25, 2011 - February 29, 2012
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ
Past
July 30, 2002 - March 2, 2009
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 14251
SOMERSET, NJ
Past
June 10, 1996 - July 9, 2007
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
BD
CRD#: 4095
SHORT HILLS, NJ
Past
June 10, 1996 - March 2, 2009
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.
BD
CRD#: 14251
SHORT HILLS, NJ
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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CP
CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP
ALLEN FINANCIAL GROUP | STRATA CAPITAL | SOUTHERN CAPITAL | LUNA FINANCIAL GROUP | HIGHLIFT FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP INC. | CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP | CAMBIUM STRATEGIES | ANGLE + FIFTH
CRD#: 307189 / SEC#: 801-118222
RIA
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IAR
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IAR
Texas(8/20/2025)
Exams
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
Current Firm
CP
CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP
ALLEN FINANCIAL GROUP | STRATA CAPITAL | SOUTHERN CAPITAL | LUNA FINANCIAL GROUP | HIGHLIFT FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP INC. | CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP | CAMBIUM STRATEGIES | ANGLE + FIFTH
CRD#: 307189 / SEC#: 801-118222
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
350 Passaic Avenue Suite 201, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Mailing Address
Phone number
(973) 487-3220
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
19
SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 2,646 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 650,035,096 |
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Company Information
CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP
CRD#: 307189New Braunfels, TX 78130TRUST BUT VERIFY
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