Michael D. Harmer

WATERFORD ADVISORS

Orchard Park, NY 14127

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CRD#: 6018998

Professional summary

Michael D Harmer, CFP® is a registered financial advisor currently at WATERFORD ADVISORS, LLC located in Orchard Park, New York.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2016. Michael has worked at 2 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 7 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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1) Waterford Advisors, LLC, Orchard Park, NY, Tax Preparation/Compliance, Financial Planner/Tax Preparer since 6/2012, 50% of business, salary. Enrolled Agent since 3/2015. 2)SVT International Inc., S-Corp, shareholder, 18.75% Owner since 1/2018, a disregarded entity for tax purposes, owns 100% OF Waterford Advisors, LLC. 3) Waterford Advisors, IAR since 4/2023, Orchard Park, NY, 160 hours per month, 120 during market, investment related.

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2014

Experience

Current

April 14, 2023 - Present

WATERFORD ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 3858 North Buffalo Rd Suite 2, Orchard Park, NY 14127

RIA

CRD#: 119442

Orchard Park, NY

Past

February 23, 2016 - April 21, 2025

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

CRD#: 10641

Orchard Park, NY

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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WATERFORD ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 119442 / SEC#: 801-62941

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2004 Approved)

New York

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2004 Terminated)

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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

New York
(4/14/2023)

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Exams

General Industry/Product Exam

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Securities Industry Essentials Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/22/2016

General Securities Representative Examination

Current Firm

WATERFORD ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 119442 / SEC#: 801-62941

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (4/9/2004 Approved)

New York

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (5/6/2004 Terminated)

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Contact information

Main Address

3858 North Buffalo Rd Suite 2, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Mailing Address

Phone number

(716) 580-3906

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

WATERFORD ADVISORS ADV PART 2 BROCHURE 20250421 (4/21/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	935
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 337,296,542

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Michael D. Harmer

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

WATERFORD ADVISORS, LLC

CADARET, GRANT & CO., INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

WATERFORD ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

SIE

Date: 10/1/2018

Series 7

Date: 2/22/2016

Current Firm

WATERFORD ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (3 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

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