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Michael Yest

Deane Retirement Strategies · New Orleans, Louisiana

Michael Yest is a fee-only financial advisor at Deane Retirement Strategies in New Orleans, Louisiana, who holds the CFA credential. Deane Retirement Strategies reports charging a percentage of assets on its Form ADV.

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Facts

FirmDeane Retirement Strategies
Based in New Orleans, Louisiana
Fee model (firm's Form ADV)Percentage of assets
Assets under management$250.7M across 327 accounts
CredentialsCFA
SEC registration Investment adviser representative in LA · CRD 2407195
Exams passedSeries 65 (2007)
Firm size5 employees
Disclosures None reported
Websitewww.deaneretire.com

How Michael's firm compares

  • Deane Retirement Strategies's average account is about $767,000, from its Form ADV (assets managed divided by 327 accounts).

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Questions about Michael

Is Michael Yest a fee-only financial advisor?

Yes, according to SEC records as of October 29, 2026: Michael holds no broker registration, and Deane Retirement Strategies 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's firm, Deane Retirement Strategies, reports charging a percentage of assets on its SEC Form ADV.

Where is Michael Yest based?

Michael Yest is based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

What credentials does Michael Yest hold?

Michael Yest holds the CFA credential.

Is Michael Yest registered with the SEC?

Yes. Michael Yest is registered as an investment adviser representative in LA (CRD 2407195), per SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure data as of October 29, 2026.

How much does Deane Retirement Strategies manage?

Deane Retirement Strategies reports $250.7M across 327 accounts in assets under management.

How do I contact Michael Yest?

Through Michael's website, www.deaneretire.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
  • 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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