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CFP
MG
CFP

Michael Graef

20 Years of Experience
BrokerSells Insurance

Michael Graef is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Inspire Investing, LLC, based in Gilroy, CA, with 20 years of industry experience. Michael operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 463 clients with $2.9B in assets under management.

Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
12 advisors
Number of Clients
463 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$6.2M average
Assets Under Management
$2.9B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Up to $1000K1.90%
$1.0M - $10.0M1.65%
$10.0M - $50.0M1.40%
$50M+1.15%

Fees are generally negotiable and the maximum advisory fee is not to exceed 2.50% annually. The portfolio management fee is 0.65% and the advisory services fee is negotiable.

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Location

8000 Santa Teresa Blvd, Ste 130, Gilroy, CA, 95020

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History

Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

Michael owns 100% of Christian Wealth Management (DBA) and spends nearly full-time on it. He also has minority ownership in Inspire Investing, LLC-RIA and is a corporate officer, dedicating minimal time. Finally, Michael sells insurance as part of estate planning, spending minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Inspire Investing, LLC
August 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 8 mos
Creative Financial Designs, INC.
July 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos
Cfd Investments, INC.Broker
July 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 9 mos
Previous Registrations
Next Financial Group, INC.
February 2012 - July 2015 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Next Financial Group, INC.Broker
February 2012 - July 2015 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Strategic Advisers, INC.
March 2007 - January 2012 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
December 2005 - January 2012 · 6 yrs 1 mo
State Registrations22 states
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Exams
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