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Michelle Holmes

Advisor at Briaud Financial Advisors

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Location

Mandan, ND

Credentials

CFP®, CFA®

Industry experience

3 years

About

Michelle Holmes is a CFP® and CFA® with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Briaud Financial Advisors since 2022 and previously spent 24 years at Security National Bank. Briaud Financial Advisors is a five-advisor team managing approximately $775 million for around 276 clients. The firm offers fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles, using a macro-economic framework combined with technical analysis and option strategies.

Client services

Based on Briaud Financial Advisors

Financial planning Portfolio management

Expertise

Based on Briaud Financial Advisors

Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General estate planning guidance

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services when offered separately (negotiated at contract signing)

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1% $2,000,000 - $5,000,000: 0.75% $5,000,000+: 0.5%

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 Minimum fee: $10,000 minimum annual fee Fee-only: Fee-only practice; no commissions or 12b-1 fees accepted

Location

Mandan, ND

Most active in

North Dakota · Texas

Work history

Briaud Financial Advisors

2022 - Present (4 years)

UNEMPLOYED

2022 - 2022 (1 year)

Security National Bank

1998 - 2022 (24 years)

Disclosures

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