Michael H. Baker
ADVISORY ALPHA
Fort Mill, SC 29708
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CRD#: 5882004
Professional summary
Michael Harrison Baker, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC located in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2011. Michael has worked at 5 firms and has passed the Series 65 exam.
Question & Answer
Are you a "fiduciary"?
Yes
Aliases
None
Other business activities
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(1) Vertex Capital Advisors, LLC; Investment-related; 127 Ben Casey Drive, #104, Fort Mill, SC 29708; Insurance, education, consulting; Founding Member and Manager; 04/2013; Approx. 80 hours/month; Approx. 80 hours/month during trading hours; Offer comprehensive insurance case analysis, long term care insurance, annuities, and disability coverage. (2) Michael Baker; Investment-related; 127 Ben Casey Drive, #104, Fort Mill, SC 29708; Insurance, education, consulting; Licensed insurance agent; 04/2013; Approx. 80 hours/month as Manager of Vertex Capital Advisors; Approx. 80 hours/month during trading hours as Manager of Vertex Capital Advisors; Offer comprehensive insurance case analysis, long term care insurance, annuities, and disability coverage. (3) The Wealth Technique, LLC; Not Investment-related; 127 Ben Casey Drive, #104, Fort Mill, SC 29708; Financial education; Owner; 09/2022; Approx. 11 hours/month; Approx. 11 hours/month during trading hours; Providing financial education and public speaking.
CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA
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Certified licenses
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CFP®
Start date: 2013
Experience
Current
September 4, 2020 - Present
ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC
Office #1: 127 Ben Casey Drive #104, Fort Mill, SC 29708RIA
CRD#: 158282
Fort Mill, SC
Past
February 22, 2018 - September 15, 2020
PLANNERS ALLIANCE
RIA
CRD#: 290575
Fort Mill, SC
Past
April 10, 2013 - February 22, 2018
ALPHASTAR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
RIA
CRD#: 157423
Fort Mill, SC
Past
April 5, 2012 - December 31, 2013
BTS ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.
RIA
CRD#: 105215
CHARLOTTE, NC
Past
January 19, 2011 - April 15, 2013
FAMILY LEGACY WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC
RIA
CRD#: 153560
CHARLOTTE, NC
Primary Firm SEC Registration
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ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC
ADVISORY ALPHA | SUDDENLY SINGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHIPPER & OSTERINK | MONEY TALES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL TRANSITIONS LTD. | FINANCIAL DECISIONS | ESTATE DOCTOR | CONGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CASE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC
CRD#: 158282 / SEC#: 801-72499
RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (6/14/2011 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.Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations
IAR
South Carolina(9/4/2020)
Current Firm
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ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC
ADVISORY ALPHA | SUDDENLY SINGLE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | SCHIPPER & OSTERINK | MONEY TALES FINANCIAL | FINANCIAL TRANSITIONS LTD. | FINANCIAL DECISIONS | ESTATE DOCTOR | CONGER WEALTH MANAGEMENT | CASE WEALTH MANAGEMENT | ADVISORY ALPHA, LLC
CRD#: 158282 / SEC#: 801-72499
RIA
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Contact information
Main Address
348 S Waverly Rd Suite 100, Holland, MI 49423
Mailing Address
Phone number
(866) 530-1400
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
60
SEC notice filing (48 States and Territories)
Documents
Regulatory assets under management
| Total Number of Accounts | 22,480 |
| AUM (Assets Under Management) | $ 3,468,083,482 |
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