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Michael Kortz

Advisor at OSAIC

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Firm

OSAIC

Location

Boulevard, CA

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

26 years

About

Michael Kortz is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Securities and Securities America Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates Backcountry Insurance Services, providing life, health, property, and casualty insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines risk-tolerance assessments with advanced portfolio optimization tools and offers a range of investment options through a large network of financial advisers.

Client services

Based on OSAIC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on OSAIC

Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on OSAIC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally up to $25,000, can exceed for high net worth individuals; Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services fixed fees from $500 to $15,000; Retirement Plan Consulting Services fixed fees from $1,000 to $100,000.

Percentage

$0 - $5,500: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program $5,500 - $10,000: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program $10,000+: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program

Commissions

Advisory Representatives may receive commissions as registered representatives or insurance agents for securities or insurance product sales outside advisory accounts.

Project-based

$0 - $750 per hour for financial planning and consulting services, Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services, and Retirement Plan Consulting Services.

Other

Account minimum: $5,500 to $10,000 depending on program Fee-only: Advisory fees negotiated individually by Advisory Representatives; often asset-based fees with wrap or non-wrap structures; fees can be up to 3% annually for Plan Participant Retirement Program; fee schedules vary by program and Advisory Representative.

Location

Boulevard, CA

Most active in

California

Work history

OSAIC

2024 - Present (2 years)

OSAIC

2024 - Present (2 years)

Securities America Advisors

2021 - 2024 (3 years)

SECURITIES AMERICA, inc.

2021 - 2024 (3 years)

Lincoln Financial Securities

2008 - 2021 (13 years)

Independent Advisers Group Corp

2008 - 2016 (8 years)

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Business activities & affiliations

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