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Michael Hodgson

Advisor at LVZ, Inc.

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Firm

LVZ, Inc.

Location

Rock Hill, NY

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

22 years

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Fee options

Fixed

Outside Management Consulting Services flat fee $250 per quarter; Financial planning fixed fees up to 3% of assets analyzed

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 1.5% $750,000 - $1,500,000: 1.25% $1,500,001 - $3,000,000: 1%

Project-based

Financial planning hourly fee up to $400 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 and above generally required to open an account Minimum fee: $60 annual maintenance fee for accounts below $100,000, charged quarterly or monthly ($15 quarterly or $5 monthly) Fee-only: Financial planning fees: up to $400/hour, fixed fees up to 3% of assets analyzed, minimum $100 fee, monthly ongoing fees negotiable

Work history

LVZ, Inc.

2021 - Present (5 years)

Next Financial Group Inc

2009 - 2021 (12 years)

Disclosures

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