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Michael Sofka
Full name on record: Michael Paul Sofka
Financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates
Michael Sofka is a fiduciary financial advisor in Westlake, Ohio, with 13 years in the industry. After ten years at Merrill, Michael joined Raymond James & Associates in 2023, a firm offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. Raymond James & Associates reports being paid through a percentage of assets, hourly fees, and flat fees.
One of 343 advisors with offices in Westlake, and one of 284 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience13 years (since 2013)
How that compares ?13 years in the industry
Office159 Crocker Park Blvd. Suite 390, Westlake, OH 44145
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$788,879
Advisors at the firm5,796
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Raymond James & Associates
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersEducational seminars and workshopsOther services
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Licenses
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Series 66Uniform Combined State Law Examination
Career
- 2023 – nowRaymond James & Associates, Inc.Current firm
- 2013 – 2023MerrillPreviously
Contact Michael
(727) 567-1000Firm headquarters in St. Petersburg, FL. Ask for Michael. 159 Crocker Park Blvd. Suite 390Westlake, OH 44145Office · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://WWW.ALEXBROWN.COM
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Questions to ask Michael
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- 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?
- If you use outside managers, how are they chosen and what do they cost on top of your fee?
- 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 Raymond James & Associates at (727) 567-1000 and ask for Michael Sofka. Michael works from the Westlake, OH office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 2013, about 13 years. 13 years in the industry.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 66. Tap any license on this page to see what it allows.
Is Michael a fiduciary?
Michael is registered as an investment advisor representative, which carries a fiduciary duty when giving investment advice.
How is Michael paid?
Raymond James & Associates reports being paid by a percentage of the assets they manage, hourly fees, flat or fixed fees, commissions on some products. Ask Michael for your total yearly cost in dollars.
Official record as of October 3, 2026.
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