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Michael Matson

Advisor at Matson Financial Advisors, Inc.

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Location

Danbury, CT 06811

Credentials

Series 63

Industry experience

40 years

About

Michael Matson is a financial advisor with Matson Financial Advisors, Inc. in Danbury, CT, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and has been with Matson Financial Advisors since 1993. Outside of advising, he serves as a volunteer member of the Retirement Benefits Advisory Board Committee for the Town of Brookfield, CT. Matson Financial Advisors provides financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, and not-for-profit organizations, integrating investment advice with retirement, tax, estate, insurance, and education planning. The firm focuses on a collaborative, plan-driven approach and typically works on a non-discretionary basis, with reviews conducted at least annually.

Client services

Based on Matson Financial Advisors, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Based on Matson Financial Advisors, Inc.

Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization Medicare planning General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy

Fee options

Fixed

Financial Consult: one-time flat fees generally ranging from $1,250 to $5,000

Commissions

Commissions on securities transactions and asset-based sales charges, distribution fees, or service fees from mutual funds may be received by some financial advisors; represents less than 3% of advisory revenue

Other

Account minimum: $2,500 annual minimum fee for ongoing financial planning and wealth management services Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $2,500 for ongoing financial planning and wealth management services Fee-only: Financial Planning: one-time fee typically ranging from $2,500 to $10,000; Financial Consult: one-time flat fee generally ranging from $1,250 to $5,000; Ongoing Financial Planning and Wealth Management: annual fixed fee typically ranging from $2,500 to $50,000, paid quarterly or semiannually in arrears

Location

4 Mountain View Terrace, Suite 104

Danbury, CT 06811

Most active in

Connecticut

Work history

Cetera

2023 - 2023 (1 year)

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2013 - Present (13 years)

Matson Financial Advisors, Inc.

1993 - Present (33 years)

Disclosures

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