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James Anthony Cook

Advisor at Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC — Edisto Island, SC

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

8 years

Location

Edisto Island, SC 29438

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Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC

Multi-team

Total advisors

30

Across 9 offices

Clients per advisor

142 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$353,136 Low

HNW client ratio

6% Low

About

James Cook is a financial advisor at Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Blackridge Asset Management for eight years. Outside of financial advising, Cook operates Andy Cook CPA, LLC, a CPA firm. Independent Solutions Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $1.54 billion in assets and offers a range of portfolio management services, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and manager selection through in-house due diligence and regular portfolio reviews.

Client services

Based on Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC

Active portfolio management

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: up to 2.75% $0 - $100,000: up to 2.50% $3,000 - $50,000: 0% (fee waived for small account model) $50,000+: up to 2.50% $100,000+: up to 2.75% (Stock Portfolio Management)

Project-based

Consulting services hourly rates from $150 to $300 per hour

Other

Account minimum: $3,000 Fee-only: Financial planning fees range from $500 to $10,000 based on complexity; Consulting fees $150 to $300 per hour

Location

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Edisto Island, SC

8117 Oyster Factory Rd

Edisto Island SC 29438

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

South Carolina

Work history

8 years of industry experience

Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC

2026 - Present • 1 year

Williamsville, NY

Blackridge Asset Management

2018 - 2026 • 8 years

Williamsville, NY

Andy Cook CPA, LLC

2004 - Present • 22 years

Edisto Island, SC

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

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Series 63, Series 65

Saint Helena Island, SC

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 63, Series 65

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CFP®, Series 63

Kiawah Island, SC

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Kiawah Island, SC

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