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Michael Santoro

35 Years of Experience
2 DisclosuresSells Insurance

Michael Santoro is a registered investment advisor at Balboa Wealth Partners, INC., based in Scottsdale, AZ, with 35 years of industry experience. Michael operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 2 more. Their firm serves 1,121 clients with $1B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
26 advisors
Number of Clients
1,121 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$923K average
Assets Under Management
$1.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)

Balboa Wealth offers two investment management options with fees based on the value of your portfolio. Fees are paid quarterly, in advance.

Comprehensive Portfolio Management:

  • Up to $249,999.99: 2.3% per year, plus a $15 quarterly reporting fee
  • $250,000 to $499,999.99: 2.1% per year
  • $500,000 to $749,999.99: 1.9% per year
  • $750,000 to $999,999.99: 1.8% per year
  • $1,000,000 and over: 1.7% per year

Asset Management Services:

  • Up to $249,999.99: 1.5% per year, plus a $15 quarterly reporting fee
  • $250,000 to $499,999.99: 1.4% per year
  • $500,000 to $749,999.99: 1.3% per year
  • $750,000 to $999,999.99: 1.2% per year
  • $1,000,000 and over: 1.1% per year

Fees may be negotiable.

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Location

6263 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 265, Scottsdale, AZ, 85250

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
September 2014
Settled
Judgment / Lien
November 2012
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael is an insurance agent selling life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance with various companies since 2014. This takes about a quarter of his time and is investment-related.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Balboa Wealth Partners, INC.
November 2025 - Present · 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Retirement Consultants, INC.
September 2019 - December 2025 · 6 yrs 3 mos
Clout INC. Advisors
June 2019 - May 2020 · 11 mos
Cetera Advisors LLC
July 2014 - May 2019 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Cetera Advisors LLCBroker
July 2014 - May 2019 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Sagepoint Financial, INC.
January 2013 - August 2014 · 1 yr 7 mos
Sagepoint Financial, INC.Broker
December 2012 - August 2014 · 1 yr 8 mos
LPL Financial LLCBroker
August 2006 - December 2012 · 6 yrs 4 mos
LPL Financial LLC
August 2006 - December 2012 · 6 yrs 4 mos
Royal Alliance Associates, INC.
December 2002 - October 2006 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Royal Alliance Associates, INC.Broker
September 2002 - October 2006 · 4 yrs 1 mo
U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray INC.Broker
August 1999 - September 2002 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Painewebber IncorporatedBroker
January 1996 - August 1999 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Lincoln Financial Advisors CorporationBroker
December 1993 - February 1996 · 2 yrs 2 mos
The Lincoln National Life Insurance CompanyBroker
December 1993 - February 1996 · 2 yrs 2 mos
W. S. Griffith & CO., INC.Broker
June 1993 - December 1993 · 6 mos
Phoenix Equity Planning CorporationBroker
October 1992 - June 1993 · 8 mos
Pruco Securities CorporationBroker
May 1990 - October 1992 · 2 yrs 5 mos
The Prudential Insurance Company of AmericaBroker
May 1990 - October 1992 · 2 yrs 5 mos
State Registrations1 state
AZ
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