Advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc.
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Location
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Credentials
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66
Industry experience
24 years
Michael Sava is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Alpharetta, GA, holding the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63, 65, and 66. He has 24 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Wiser Wealth Management, McCormack Financial Planning Inc., H&R Block, and FirsTrust LLC. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through various managed account platforms and financial planning. The firm uses a client risk-tolerance questionnaire to guide asset allocation and evaluates managers through internal and Envestnet due-diligence processes.
Based on Synovus Securities, Inc.
Based on Synovus Securities, Inc.
Flat fees for financial planning engagements, typically $1,500 and up depending on complexity; flat fee arrangements for advisory accounts may also be negotiated.
$0 - $500,000: 1.40% paid to SSI plus 0.13% to 1.02% subadviser fees plus 0.17% to Envestnet (Separately Managed Account Program) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.30% paid to SSI plus 0.13% to 1.02% subadviser fees plus 0.17% to Envestnet (Separately Managed Account Program) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.20% paid to SSI plus 0.13% to 1.02% subadviser fees plus 0.17% to Envestnet (Separately Managed Account Program) $2,000,001+: 1.10% paid to SSI plus 0.13% to 1.02% subadviser fees plus 0.17% to Envestnet (Separately Managed Account Program) $0 - $500,000: 1.26% paid to SSI plus 0.00% to 0.18% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Strategic Allocation Program, minimum $50,000) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.16% paid to SSI plus 0.00% to 0.18% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Strategic Allocation Program) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.06% paid to SSI plus 0.00% to 0.18% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Strategic Allocation Program) $2,000,001+: 0.96% paid to SSI plus 0.00% to 0.18% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Strategic Allocation Program) $0 - $500,000: 1.30% paid to SSI plus 0.25% to 0.35% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Tactical Allocation Program, minimum $50,000) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.20% paid to SSI plus 0.23% to 0.30% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Tactical Allocation Program) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.10% paid to SSI plus 0.20% to 0.25% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Tactical Allocation Program) $2,000,001+: 1.00% paid to SSI plus 0.15% to 0.25% subadviser fees plus 0.13% to Envestnet (Tactical Allocation Program) $0 - $500,000: 1.15% paid to SSI plus 0.10% subadviser fees plus 0.10% to Envestnet (Foundations program, minimum $15,000) $500,001 - $2,000,000: 1.05% paid to SSI plus 0.10% subadviser fees plus 0.10% to Envestnet (Foundations program) $2,000,001+: 0.95% paid to SSI plus 0.10% subadviser fees plus 0.10% to Envestnet (Foundations program) $0 - $500,000: 1.46% paid to SSI plus 0.08% to Envestnet (Advisor Directed Program, minimum $100,000) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.36% paid to SSI plus 0.08% to Envestnet (Advisor Directed Program) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.26% paid to SSI plus 0.08% to Envestnet (Advisor Directed Program) $2,000,001+: 1.16% paid to SSI plus 0.08% to Envestnet (Advisor Directed Program) $0 - $500,000: 1.40% paid to SSI plus 0.15% to 0.67% subadviser fees plus 0.12% to Envestnet (Unified Managed Account Program, minimum $100,000) $500,001 - $1,000,000: 1.30% paid to SSI plus 0.15% to 0.67% subadviser fees plus 0.12% to Envestnet (Unified Managed Account Program) $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.20% paid to SSI plus 0.15% to 0.67% subadviser fees plus 0.12% to Envestnet (Unified Managed Account Program) $2,000,001+: 1.10% paid to SSI plus 0.15% to 0.67% subadviser fees plus 0.12% to Envestnet (Unified Managed Account Program)
Commission-based compensation for brokerage accounts and insurance product sales.
Hourly financial planning services at rates from $150 to $300 depending on complexity and advisor experience.
Account minimum: $15,000 Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $500 for Variable Insurance Contract Program. Fee-only: Financial planning fees starting at $1,500 per comprehensive plan or $150 to $300 per hour depending on complexity; fees negotiable.
8025 Westside Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Alabama · Florida · Georgia · South Carolina
Synovus Securities, Inc.
2023 - Present (3 years)
Wiser Wealth Management
2022 - 2023 (1 year)
Mccormack Financial Planning Inc.
2020 - 2022 (2 years)
H&R Block
2018 - 2019 (1 year)
FirsTrust LLC
2013 - 2020 (7 years)
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