Michael Ripski
Skipjack Financial · New Orleans, Louisiana
Michael Ripski is a fee-only financial advisor at Skipjack Financial in New Orleans, Louisiana. Michael charges an ongoing planning fee, a one-time planning fee, hourly fees and a flat fee or retainer (ongoing planning from $2,400 a year and one-time plans from $500) and focuses on tax planning and estate & legacy planning.
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Specialties
Who they serve
- Mid-life transitions
Facts
| Firm | Skipjack Financial |
|---|---|
| Based in | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Fee model | Ongoing planning fee · One-time planning fee · Hourly · Flat fee or retainer |
| Fees (firm's website) | Ongoing planning from $2,400 a year · One-time plans from $500 · $250 an hour · No asset minimum |
| Accepting new clients | Yes |
| Assets under management | $3.1M across 31 accounts |
| SEC registration | Investment adviser representative in LA · CRD 7952286 |
| Exams passed | Series 65 (2024) |
| Firm size | 1 employee |
| Disclosures | None reported |
| Website | www.skipjackfinancial.com |
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Questions about Michael
Is Michael Ripski a fee-only financial advisor?
Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Michael holds no broker registration, and Skipjack Financial reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency on its Form ADV.
How does Michael charge for financial advice?
Michael charges an ongoing planning fee, a one-time planning fee, hourly fees and a flat fee or retainer.
How much does Michael charge?
According to Skipjack Financial's website, checked October 30, 2026: ongoing planning from $2,400 a year; one-time plans from $500; $250 an hour; no asset minimum.
Where is Michael Ripski based?
Michael Ripski is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.
What does Michael specialize in?
Michael's specialties include tax planning and estate & legacy planning. Michael works with mid-life transitions.
Is Michael Ripski registered with the SEC?
Yes. Michael Ripski is registered as an investment adviser representative in LA (CRD 7952286), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.
How much does Skipjack Financial manage?
Skipjack Financial reports $3.1M across 31 accounts in assets under management.
How do I contact Michael Ripski?
Through Michael's website, www.skipjackfinancial.com.
What these terms mean: fee-only · fiduciary · CFP · CRD number · all terms
Where this information comes from
- SEC adviser records : the firm's Form ADV reports no commissions, no broker-dealer, and no insurance sales or affiliated insurance agency, and the advisor holds no broker registration
- Skipjack Financial website : specialties, clients served, and fees, checked October 30, 2026
- SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure : registration, exams, and the firm's Form ADV, data as of October 29, 2026
- Directory listing last checked October 30, 2026.
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