Michael Donnan
Advisor at Aegis Financial- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Aegis Financial
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor
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Dec 2017 - Present
As a Financial Advisor, I acquire and deepen relationships with clients by providing comprehensive financial planning and advice to assist individuals and families pursue their financial goals. Working one-on-one with clients, I develop individually tailored financial plans comprised of personalized investment products and services and provide ongoing assistance by offering services to help clients accumulate wealth and safeguard their assets. At AEGIS Financial, my main… Show more As a Financial Advisor, I acquire and deepen relationships with clients by providing comprehensive financial planning and advice to assist individuals and families pursue their financial goals. Working one-on-one with clients, I develop individually tailored financial plans comprised of personalized investment products and services and provide ongoing assistance by offering services to help clients accumulate wealth and safeguard their assets. At AEGIS Financial, my main responsibilities include the following: - Evaluate clients' financial needs, current holdings and available investment capital to assist them in identifying their investment objectives. - Assist clients in developing a tax efficient withdrawal strategy. - Monitor client portfolios and make recommendations consistent with changes in economic and financial conditions as well as the client's needs and objectives. - Analyze, draft and implement comprehensive tax efficient Financial Life Plans to meet client’s financial and investment objectives. - Assist clients with evaluating different Social Security benefits strategies to attempt to maximize lifetime benefits. Additionally, I guide clients through the sign-up process in our office. - Assist clients in obtaining and evaluating Long Term Care insurance quotes and helping to weigh the risks of a long term care stay on a client’s portfolio against the cost of insurance. - Respond to incoming emails and telephone calls in a professional manner to ensure that the client's request is met in a timely fashion. - Identify and develop new business through existing and potential clients. - Interact with client’s Professional Partners to develop cooperative relationships to meet client's needs.
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Associate Advisor
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Nov 2014 - Dec 2017
Oshkosh, Wisconsin Area At AEGIS Financial I am responsible for the communication between the client and Wealth Advisor to be as efficient as possible. While providing sound guidance I am also in charge of making sure transactions, transfers, withdrawals and distributions are completed to the satisfaction of the client, Wealth Advisor and the compliance department at Raymond James. While performing the aforementioned functions I also take every necessary action to assure client well-being and confidence is benefited… Show more At AEGIS Financial I am responsible for the communication between the client and Wealth Advisor to be as efficient as possible. While providing sound guidance I am also in charge of making sure transactions, transfers, withdrawals and distributions are completed to the satisfaction of the client, Wealth Advisor and the compliance department at Raymond James. While performing the aforementioned functions I also take every necessary action to assure client well-being and confidence is benefited through the process. The end goal is clients who will look forward to working with me in the future. AEGIS Financial is not a registered broker/dealer, and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Investment Advisory Services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., FINRA/SIPC For important disclosure information, please see "Social Media Disclosure" link in the "Contact Info" section.
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Thrivent
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Advice Representative
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Apr 2008 - Oct 2014
Appleton, WI As a Financial Advisor in the Financial Advice Center I worked extensively with our life, health, and investment products on a daily basis. I assist our members in reaching their goals and current obligations of family protection while building a plan to encompass their future estate planning needs. These plans are used to mitigate the potential tax burden to the member's estate and beneficiaries while allowing them to maximize their assets through the use of a wide range of investments that… Show more As a Financial Advisor in the Financial Advice Center I worked extensively with our life, health, and investment products on a daily basis. I assist our members in reaching their goals and current obligations of family protection while building a plan to encompass their future estate planning needs. These plans are used to mitigate the potential tax burden to the member's estate and beneficiaries while allowing them to maximize their assets through the use of a wide range of investments that will best suit the member and their needs.
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Suitability Principal
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Oct 2007 - Apr 2008
Appleton, WI As a Suitability Principal I worked with all product lines, reviewing members entire financial situation to determine the suitability of a product, if found unsuitable, often times formulating a new plan or product that would accomplish the desired outcome while being more beneficial to the member. As a principal I worked very closely with Financial Associates in the field to help determine the best course of action with members on specific cases while being mindful of the regulator aspect of… Show more As a Suitability Principal I worked with all product lines, reviewing members entire financial situation to determine the suitability of a product, if found unsuitable, often times formulating a new plan or product that would accomplish the desired outcome while being more beneficial to the member. As a principal I worked very closely with Financial Associates in the field to help determine the best course of action with members on specific cases while being mindful of the regulator aspect of every situation.
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Customer Service Professional
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Sep 2006 - Oct 2007
Appleton, WI As a Customer Service Professional I worked with customers and Financial Associates in a number of different facets. I provided an array of different services to members such as working with them to complete paperwork, subaccount transfers, and on an informational basis, provided them with product specific information and/or contract specific information. I also assisted our back office in opening new accounts, transfers, and rollovers.
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Financial Associate
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Apr 2005 - Sep 2006
Appleton, WI As a Financial Associate I worked with our members in forming financial strategies that benefitted them in all stages of their life. I utilized risk strategies and products to protect member families against unexpected death and disabilities while leveraging financial plans and products for accumulation needs to help ensure our members can meet their current and future financial needs.
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Education
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Fox Valley Lutheran