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Melissa Holmes

Advisor at Black Harbor Financial

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Firm

Black Harbor Financial

Location

Boothbay Harbor, ME

Credentials

CFP®

Industry experience

8 years

Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fee of $2,500 for comprehensive financial plan (negotiable)

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.0% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: 0.75% $3,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.60% $5,000,001+: 0.40%

Project-based

$300 per hour for initial consultations, reviews, and limited consultations

Other

Account minimum: $0 for financial planning and asset management clients; $2,500 minimum annual fee for pension plan advisory services Minimum fee: Minimum of $2,500 annually for pension plan advisory services Fee-only: Financial planning hourly fee $300/hour; fixed fee $2,500 for comprehensive financial plan (negotiable based on complexity)

Work history

Whitt Law

2016 - Present (10 years)

Griffin Law Offices

2012 - 2016 (4 years)

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Michael B

Series 66

South Bristol, ME

Merrill

Michael Bono is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He leads the Bono & Kline Group, offering a comprehensive approach that integrates asset allocation, trust and estate planning, charitable giving, and customized credit solutions through Bank of America, N.A. He works closely with entrepreneurs and business owners, particularly in pre-transaction strategies that emphasize time-sensitive and tax-sensitive analysis. He collaborates with clients’ accountants, attorneys, and investment bankers to support cohesive financial strategies. Michael began his career in 1988 in the technology sector, focusing on supercomputer design, hardware and software consulting, and big data analysis. In 2001, he transitioned to Sanford C. Bernstein, now AllianceBernstein, where he served as a Private Wealth Advisor. He subsequently spent over six years with Barclays Wealth Management before joining Merrill Private Wealth Management in 2015 with his team. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael resides in Virginia and Maine with his wife and two children. Outside of work, he enjoys playing the drums, fishing, and exploring new technology.

Wealth management Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Established Professionals Parents

Jeffrey L

Series 63, Series 66

Bath, ME

Edward Jones

Business ownership considerations Business exit / sale strategy Business succession planning Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance
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