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James Baxter Bell

Advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC — Fayetteville, AR

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Credentials

CFA®, Series 65

Experience

23 years

Location

Fayetteville, AR 72701

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MAI Capital Management, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

305

Across 92 offices

Clients per advisor

52 Low

Avg AUM per client

$2,176,834 Very High

HNW client ratio

31% High

About

James Bell is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC and previously spent 19 years at Garrison Asset Management, LLC. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional clients, and sports professionals. The firm offers customized portfolio management across various strategies and integrates financial planning and trust services as part of its comprehensive approach.

Client services

Based on MAI Capital Management, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Due diligence/research, trust company

Expertise

Based on MAI Capital Management, LLC

Private / alternative investments Business exit / sale strategy Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Tax strategies for small businesses

Occupation focus

Based on MAI Capital Management, LLC

Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees or retainers for financial planning, tax, bill-pay, and other wealth management services; amounts are negotiable and depend on scope and complexity.

Percentage

$0 - $5,000,000: 1.00% $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.90% $10,000,001+: 0.80%

Commissions

Commission fees are paid for insurance products sold by affiliated insurance brokers separate from advisory fees.

Project-based

Hourly rates are offered but specific amounts are not clearly stated in the brochure.

Performance-based

Performance-based fees charged for certain private funds listed under Item 6; specific rates not disclosed.

Subscriptions

Annual retainers (subscription fees) offered for wealth management services; negotiable based on services and complexity.

Other

Account minimum: $500,000

Location

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Fayetteville, AR

605 W Dickson, Suite 201

Fayetteville AR 72701

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Arkansas · Texas

Work history

23 years of industry experience

MAI Capital Management, LLC

2024 - Present • 2 years

Cleveland, OH

Garrison Asset Management, LLC

2005 - 2024 • 19 years

Fayetteville, AR

Garrison Asset Management, LLC

2002 - 2004 • 2 years

Fayetteville, AR

Disclosures

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Series 66

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Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Series 63, Series 66, Series 65

Fayetteville, AR

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Wealth management
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Series 66

Fayetteville, AR

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Charitable giving & philanthropy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax strategies for small businesses Founder/Business Owner
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CFP®, Series 63

Fayetteville, AR

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Real estate investing Annuities General tax planning
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Series 66

Fayetteville, AR

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John S

Series 65

Fayetteville, AR

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