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James Michael Carter

Advisor at Guardian Life — Fort Myers, FL Metropolis Ave.

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

5 years

Location

Fort Myers, FL 33912

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Guardian Life

Enterprise

Total advisors

1,911

Across 509 offices

Clients per advisor

42 Low

Avg AUM per client

$230,599 Low

HNW client ratio

22% Typical

About

James Carter is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Fort Myers, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, RSTROCK, Trilogy Home Health, and Chicago MedX. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an e-commerce business selling goods online. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm integrates advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers tailored client solutions including financial planning and access to proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Client services

Based on Guardian Life

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

Expertise

Based on Guardian Life

Business exit / sale strategy Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Based on Guardian Life

Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional

Demographic focus

Based on Guardian Life

Approaching retirement Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees generally range from $500 to $25,000 per agreement; subscription-based financial planning maximum annual fee of $25,000; business consulting or education services up to $30,000.

Percentage

$0 - $499,999.99: 2.05% $500,000 - $999,999.99: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $1,999,999.99: 1.95% $2,000,000+: 1.90%

Commissions

Commissions are charged on transaction-based brokerage accounts; ticket charges include $10 per transaction in certain programs.

Project-based

Hourly fees generally range from $100/hour to $500/hour.

Subscriptions

Subscription-based financial planning and business consulting services charged annual fees paid monthly or quarterly, up to $25,000 to $30,000 per year.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000

Location

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Fort Myers, FL Metropolis Ave.

14021 Metropolis Ave.

Fort Myers FL 33912

Advisors at this office

19

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Alabama · Arizona · California · Colorado · Connecticut · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Massachusetts · Minnesota · Mississippi · Missouri · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Pennsylvania · South Carolina · Texas · Utah · Virginia · Washington · Wisconsin

Work history

5 years of industry experience

Park Avenue Securities

2021 - Present • 5 years

Fort Myers, FL

Guardian Life Insurance Company

2020 - Present • 6 years

Fort Myers, FL

RSTROCK

2019 - 2020 • 1 year

Fort Myers, FL

Trilogy Home Health

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Estero, FL

Chicago MedX

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

Chicago, IL

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Patrick B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Sanibel, FL

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Wealth management Passive / index investing Retirement income strategy
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Brian B

Series 63, Series 66

Ft. Myers, FL

Silver Thread Investments

Brian Burgan is a financial advisor at Silver Thread Investments in Ft. Myers, FL, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Silver Thread Investments since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate development through interests in several limited liability companies. Silver Thread Investments provides money management and investment consulting primarily to individual clients, as well as trusts, small businesses, and other entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to build core, long-term portfolios focused on stocks and bonds.

Active portfolio management
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Andrew P

Series 66

Fort Myers, FL

Roscoe Capital Management, LLC

Andrew Pastrikos is the sole advisor at Roscoe Capital Management, LLC in Fort Myers, FL. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience, including prior work at Leucadia Asset Management LLC. Roscoe Capital Management provides investment advisory and discretionary portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a value-oriented, fundamental analysis approach and offers tailored investment guidelines, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and rebalancing. It also hosts periodic complimentary educational workshops on personal finance and retirement topics.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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Chad K

Series 66

Fort Myers, FL

CPK Wealth Management LLC

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Active portfolio management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) General retirement planning Wealth management Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas P

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Estero, FL

TLP Financial Services, Inc.

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Wealth management
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Andrew C

CFP®, Series 63

Cape Coral, FL

Legacy Wealth Management, Inc.

Andrew Court is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Legacy Wealth Management, Inc. in Cape Coral, FL. His career includes roles in real estate and insurance, with active involvement as a licensed real estate agent and insurance agent. Outside of advisory services, he owns and manages multiple property-related businesses and operates a charter boat business. Legacy Wealth Management, Inc. is an independent advisory firm offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and educational seminars to individual clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis across various investment strategies, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with quarterly reviews.

Options & derivatives strategies Cash flow / budgeting
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