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Michael Anthony Ferrara

Michael Anthony Ferrara

CFP®
CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP
New Braunfels, TX
·CRD# 2755418·30 years experience

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.

At a Glance

Always Fiduciary

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

Fiduciary Standard

Fee Structure

Account Minimum

Active Clients

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Credentials

CFP®
Certified Financial PlannerSince 2021

Years of Experience

30 years in the financial services industry

Current & Past Employments

CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP·CRD# 307189
RIA
1607 Fm306, Suite 502, New Braunfels, TX 78130
August 20, 2025 - Present
EAGLE STRATEGIES LLC·CRD# 110826
RIA
New Braunfels, TX
February 24, 2015 - September 3, 2025
NYLIFE SECURITIES LLC·CRD# 5167
BD
New Braunfels, TX
April 13, 2012 - September 3, 2025
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
Lawrenceville, NJ
March 25, 2011 - February 29, 2012
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
RIA
Somerset, NJ
July 30, 2002 - March 2, 2009
METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY·CRD# 4095
BD
Short Hills, NJ
June 10, 1996 - July 9, 2007
MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.·CRD# 14251
BD
Short Hills, NJ
June 10, 1996 - March 2, 2009

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Current Firm

CP
CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP

ALLEN FINANCIAL GROUP | STRATA CAPITAL | SOUTHERN CAPITAL | LUNA FINANCIAL GROUP | HORIZON WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | HIGHLIFT FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP INC. | CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP | CAMBIUM STRATEGIES | ANGLE + FIFTH

CRD#: 307189 / SEC#: 801-118222
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/13/2020 Approved)

Contact Information

Main Address

350 Passaic Avenue Suite 201, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Phone Number

(973) 487-3220

# of Employees

21

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)

Registered to provide investment advisory services in 16 US states and territories.

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

FORM ADV PART 2A (3/10/2026)

Regulatory Assets Under Management

Total Number of Accounts

3,043

AUM (Assets Under Management)

$951,848,121

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Other business activities

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Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.

[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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Primary Firm SEC Registration

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CP
CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP

ALLEN FINANCIAL GROUP | STRATA CAPITAL | SOUTHERN CAPITAL | LUNA FINANCIAL GROUP | HORIZON WEALTH STRATEGIES, LLC | HIGHLIFT FINANCIAL | CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP INC. | CORNERSTONE PLANNING GROUP | CAMBIUM STRATEGIES | ANGLE + FIFTH

CRD#: 307189 / SEC#: 801-118222
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - SEC (3/13/2020 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR
means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.
IAR
Texas
(8/20/2025)

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Exams

Financial professionals may take different exams throughout their careers based on the types of services they provide and roles they perform.

Series 66 — Uniform Combined State Law Examination

Passed Feb 2015About the Series 66 exam

Series 63 — Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

Passed Sep 2012About the Series 63 exam

SIE — Securities Industry Essentials Examination

Passed Oct 2018About the SIE exam

Series 7 — General Securities Representative Examination

Passed Aug 2014About the Series 7 exam

Series 6 — Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Passed Jun 1996About the Series 6 exam

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

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