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John Hirzel

Advisor at Stratus Advisory Group, Inc.

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Firm

Stratus Advisory Group, Inc.

Location

Highland, MI 48357

Credentials

CFP®, Series 63

Industry experience

12 years

About

John Hirzel is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stratus Advisory Group, Inc. He has been with Stratus Advisory Group since 2013 and holds leadership roles in affiliated non-investment related entities, including a tax planning and accounting firm and an insurance agency. Stratus Advisory Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth and non-HNW households, as well as small to mid-size businesses, providing tailored financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. The firm employs a fundamental investment approach supplemented by cyclical and technical methods and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Client services

Based on Stratus Advisory Group, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Portfolio consulting on a periodic basis

Expertise

Based on Stratus Advisory Group, Inc.

General retirement planning General tax planning

Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.50% annually $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 1.25% annually $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 1.00% annually $5,000,000+: 0.75% annually

Commissions

Licensed insurance agents receive commissions on the sale of insurance products through affiliated entities.

Project-based

$175 per hour for Investment Advisor Representative services; $130 per hour for non-investment related services provided by staff assistant.

Other

Fee-only: Advisory fees based on a percentage of assets under management ranging from 1.50% to 0.75% annually; hourly fees for financial planning services at $175 per hour for Investment Advisor Representative services and $130 per hour for non-investment related services; flat fees may be negotiated but not specifically stated.

Location

211 E. Livingston Road

Highland, MI 48357

Most active in

Michigan

Work history

Stratus Advisory Group, Inc.

2013 - Present (13 years)

Stratus Financial Services Corp.

2010 - Present (16 years)

Stratus Financial Corporation

1986 - Present (40 years)

Disclosures

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