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Michael Derflinger

Financial Advisor

Franchise Owner

614.848.3437 Ext. 1
michael.a.derflinger@ampf.com

Client Satisfaction 5.0 / 5 rating based on 21 reviews
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What are you working toward? The key to achieving your financial goals is to keep moving toward them. Together, we can help you define your goals, see your progress, review your investments and plan for the expected and unexpected.

Through our ongoing relationship, plus secure anytime access to your accounts online, you plan for a more confident financial future.

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Michael Derflinger may only conduct securities business with residents of states in which the advisor is properly registered. Please refer to FINRA's BrokerCheck website for a list of those states.