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James Beverly Bross Jr.

Advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC — Clemson, SC

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

7 years

Location

Clemson, SC 29631

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Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Enterprise

Total advisors

482

Across 168 offices

Clients per advisor

87 High

Avg AUM per client

$831,870 High

HNW client ratio

56% Very High

About

James Bross Jr. is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Steward Partners, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, and has a background that includes roles in healthcare and entrepreneurial ventures. He serves on the board of trustees for Southern Wesleyan University and is the owner and CEO of Carolina Care Innovation Group, as well as assisting operations at Clemson University’s Book T. Smith Launchpad. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm provides investment advisory, financial planning, and other services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering a range of portfolio management options through both in-house and third-party strategies.

Client services

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Financial consulting

Expertise

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Concentrated stock management Business sale tax planning Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Negotiable flat fees for financial planning and consulting services depending on complexity.

Percentage

$0+: Up to 2.50% annually (negotiable, varies by Account and IAR) $5,000+: Steward Partners Unified Managed Account Program minimum account size $10,000+: BNY Advisors WealthStart & American Funds, Steward Partners Strategy Solutions $25,000+: Steward Partners Discretionary Portfolios, Guided Portfolios, Separate Account Solutions $50,000+: BNY Advisors Asset Allocation and AdvisorFlex Portfolios

Commissions

Commissions earned by associates who are registered representatives; insurance commissions also applicable.

Project-based

Hourly rates vary depending on time required; used for financial planning/consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Minimum Quarterly Program Fee prior to May 2011 was $250, can be waived at discretion Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees are negotiable; can be hourly, fixed fee, or percentage of assets.

Location

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Clemson, SC

130 Thurmond Lane, Suite 217

Clemson SC 29631

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

South Carolina · Texas

Work history

7 years of industry experience

Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Clemson, SC

Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Clemson, SC

Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Clemson, SC

Equitable Advisors

2019 - 2025 • 6 years

New York, NY

Axa Advisors, Llc

2019 - 2020 • 1 year

New York, NY

Atrium Health

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Charlotte, NC

Carolina Care Innovation Group

2016 - Present • 10 years

Franklin, NC

Disclosures

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