LPL Financial
42yrs
Top advisor by experience in Lansing
41yrs
Based in Lansing, Michigan, Michael Settle is a financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. Michael joined LPL Financial in 2025, after 14 years at MML Investors Services. Michael holds the ChFC designation.
At a glance
Experience41 years (since 1985)
How that compares ?Top 3% by experience in Lansing
Office924 Centennial Way Suite 480, Lansing, MI 48917
FirmLPL Financial
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee
Typical client at the firm ?$399,489
Advisors at the firm23,459
States licensed ?1 state
Services through LPL Financial
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
Specialties, designations like CFP®, and languages spoken appear here when advisors claim their profiles.
Designations
ChFC
Licenses
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Series 63Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
Career
- Jan 2025 – nowLPL Financial LLCCurrent firm
- 2010 – 2023MML Investors Services, LLCPreviously
Questions to ask Michael
Tailored to Michael’s registration and firm.
- What's your succession plan, and who would work with me if you retire?
- At a firm this size, will I work with you directly or with a service team?
- What does a financial plan with you include, and how often is it updated?
- Where would my money be held, and will I get statements directly from that firm?
- What would I pay in total each year, in dollars, including fund and trading costs?
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About Michael
How do I contact Michael?
Call LPL Financial at (704) 733-3300 and ask for Michael Settle. Michael works from the Lansing, MI office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 1985, about 41 years. Top 3% by experience in Lansing.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered with an advisory firm. Ask whether they act as a fiduciary for all the advice they give you.
How is Michael paid?
LPL Financial reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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