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11yrs
Michael Messina
Full name on record: Michael E Messina
Financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network
Based in Milford, Connecticut, Michael Messina is a fiduciary financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. Michael joined Commonwealth Financial Network in 2019, after three years at LPL Financial. Michael holds the CFP® designation.
One of 79 advisors with offices in Milford, and one of 75 fiduciaries.
At a glance
Experience11 years (since 2016)
How that compares ?11 years in the industry
OfficeMilford, CT
How the firm is paid ?Percent of assets, Hourly, Flat fee, Commissions
Typical client at the firm ?$568,323
Advisors at the firm2,864
States licensed ?1 state
Services through Commonwealth Financial Network
Financial planningInvestment management for individuals and small businessesInvestment management for businesses and institutionsRetirement plan consultingChoosing other investment managersNewsletters and publicationsEducational seminars and workshops
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Designations
CFP®
Licenses
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Career
- 2019 – nowCommonwealth Financial NetworkCurrent firm
- 2016 – 2019LPL Financial LLCPreviously
Contact Michael
(781) 736-0700Firm headquarters in Waltham, MA. Ask for Michael. Milford, CTOffice · Get directions Firm websiteHTTPS://BLOG.COMMONWEALTH.COM/INDEPENDENT-MARKET-OBSERVERIs this you? Claim your free profile to add a direct line, email, photo, and specialties.
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 Commonwealth Financial Network at (781) 736-0700 and ask for Michael Messina. Michael works from the Milford, CT office.
How long has Michael been a financial advisor?
Michael has been in the industry since 2016, about 11 years. 11 years in the industry.
What licenses does Michael hold?
Series 63, Series 65. 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?
Commonwealth Financial Network 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.
This profile is for information only and is not financial advice or a recommendation.
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