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Michael Ball

Advisor at Cross State Financial Group LLC

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Firm

Cross State Financial Group LLC

Location

Tempe, AZ 85282

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Industry experience

31 years

About

Michael Ball is a financial advisor with Cross State Financial Group LLC in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms, including United Planners Financial Services and his own Ball Financial Group, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of stamps through A To Z Stamps, LLC. Cross State Financial Group serves individuals, charities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $166.8 million in discretionary assets through a team of nine advisors. The firm employs fundamental analysis with tactical asset allocation and offers both model and customized portfolios with discretionary management and client-imposed restrictions.

Client services

Based on Cross State Financial Group LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on Cross State Financial Group LLC

Income planning General estate planning guidance Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee for comprehensive written financial plan ranging from $600 to $5,000 depending on complexity

Percentage

$50,000 - $100,000: 1.50% per year $100,000 - $500,000: 1.35% per year $500,000 - $1,000,000: 1.15% per year $1,000,000 - $3,000,000: 1.00% per year $3,000,000 - $5,000,000: 1.00% per year $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.85% per year $10,000,000+: 0.70% per year $0 - $500,000: 1.25% per year (Michigan Branch) $500,000 - $1,000,000: 1.00% per year (Michigan Branch) $1,000,000 - $1,500,000: 0.90% per year (Michigan Branch) $1,500,000 - $2,000,000: 0.80% per year (Michigan Branch) $2,000,000+: 0.75% per year (Michigan Branch)

Project-based

Hourly fee for financial planning services ranges from $100 to $275 per hour with a minimum of two hours per engagement

Other

Account minimum: $50,000 (minimum can be waived at discretion) Fee-only: Financial planning fees: Fixed fees from $600 to $5,000; Hourly fees from $100 to $275 per hour with minimum 2 hours

Location

430 E. Southern Ave.

Tempe, AZ 85282

Most active in

Arizona

Work history

Cross State Financial Group, Llc

2022 - Present (4 years)

Ball Financial Group, LLC

2020 - Present (6 years)

National Stamp Dealers Association

2006 - 2019 (13 years)

A To Z Stamps, Llc

2005 - Present (21 years)

United Planners Financial Services

2000 - 2022 (22 years)

Ball Financial Group ,Llc

1990 - Present (36 years)

Ball Financial Group, LLC

1990 - Present (36 years)

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