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James Michael Burgess Jr.

Advisor at Cetera — Lake Ozark, MO

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

16 years

Location

Lake Ozark, MO

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,217

Across 5,122 offices

Clients per advisor

78 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

James Burgess Jr. is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes prior roles at Purk & Associates, P.C. and 1st GLOBAL ADVISORS, Inc. He also serves as a Sergeant Major in the Missouri National Guard. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that supports a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified investment management options through a multi-manager platform, combining affiliated and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Lake Ozark, MO

Lake Ozark MO

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Missouri

Work history

16 years of industry experience

Wealthstl

2026 - Present • 1 year

St Louis, MO

Purk & Associates, P.C.

2024 - Present • 2 years

St Louis, MO

Cetera

2020 - Present • 6 years

Schaumburg, IL

CETERA Financial Specialists LLC

2020 - Present • 6 years

Schaumburg, IL

Avantax Investment Services, INC.

2019 - 2020 • 1 year

Saint Louis, MO

Avantax Advisory services

2019 - 2020 • 1 year

Irving, TX

Avantax Insurance Services

2019 - 2020 • 1 year

St. Louis, MO

1st GLOBAL ADVISORS, Inc.

2009 - 2019 • 10 years

Saint Louis, MO

1ST Global Capital Corp.

2009 - 2019 • 10 years

St. Louis, MO

Purk Advisors

2009 - 2024 • 15 years

St Louis, MO

Purk & Associates, P.C.

2009 - 2024 • 15 years

St. Louis, MO

Missouri National Guard

2007 - Present • 19 years

St Louis, MO

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Brett R

Series 66

Lake Ozark, MO

Quantum Financial Partners LLC

Brett Renner is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Quantum Financial Partners LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Quantum Financial Partners since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Renner is involved in several non-investment businesses, including ownership and operational roles in a cannabis production company and a restaurant business in the Lake Ozark area. Quantum Financial Partners provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, family trusts, corporations, foundations, and small businesses. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis and manages both individual accounts and a private pooled investment vehicle with performance-based fees.

Active portfolio management Founder/Business Owner
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Keith H

PFS™, Series 65, Series 66

Sunrise Beach, MO

Dale K. Ehrhart, Inc.

Keith Heil is a financial advisor with Dale K. Ehrhart, Inc., holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience and concurrently owns and operates Arise Wealth Management, LLC and Heil CPA Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Arise Wealth Management and Arise CPA Services. Dale K. Ehrhart, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charitable organizations, and other registered investment advisers through a Family Office, a Private Client division, and a TAMP platform. The firm emphasizes client-specific Investment Policy Statements and discretionary portfolio management, employing fundamental analysis and diversified mutual fund/ETF strategies, along with more advanced trading techniques such as margin and options transactions.

Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management
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Tedi H

CFP®, Series 63

Lake Ozark, MO

Destiny Capital Corporation

Tedi Hughes is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Destiny Capital Corporation. He has held roles at various firms, including LPL Financial and Raymond James Financial Services. Hughes is also associated with Aspen Wealth Strategies and The IRA Specialist. Destiny Capital Corporation is a multi-office firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and entrepreneurs. The firm employs a blend of strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and tax services through an affiliated entity.

Business exit / sale strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Tax strategies for small businesses Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Reece W

Series 65

Osage Beach, MO

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Reece Waters is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. and holds the Series 65 designation. He has no prior industry experience but has been involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including ownership in Waters Real Estate Holdings LLC, Waters Development LLC, Waters Estates, LLC, and Blade Runners Mowing Co. Additionally, he has worked in education and hospitality, with roles ranging from teaching in local schools to managing Dog Days Bar and Grill. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and financial services tailored to client objectives and supports a multi-custodian platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Nathan M

Series 66

Osage Beach, MO

Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC

Nathan Morse is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Cornerstone Wealth Management and LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a family business that manages cattle, beehives, and a coin-operated car wash. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a multi-brand model with advisor-led discretionary management and LPL-sponsored programs, emphasizing tailored investment advice and continuous account supervision.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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Adam M

Series 66

Osage Beach, MO

Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc.

Adam Maher is a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Moloney Securities Asset Management LLC and Moloney Securities Co., Inc. for eight years, and Smith, Moore & Co. for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Maher serves as treasurer and board member for several local nonprofit organizations focused on youth and community services. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a team of about 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of investment options and custodial platforms.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Retired
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