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James Aaron Christopher

Advisor at Cetera — Galesburg, IL

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

8 years

Location

Galesburg, IL

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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 Christopher is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. He is the owner of Action Tax LLC and Christopher and Associates LLC, both accounting and tax preparation firms, and serves as president of the Villa Monterey Condo Owners Association board. Additionally, he is involved with QC Senior Care, Inc., a home care service provider for seniors, where he reviews monthly financials and consults on legal and HR matters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, providing access to affiliated and third-party managers with various program options and ongoing client supervision.

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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Galesburg, IL

Galesburg IL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Illinois

Work history

8 years of industry experience

Action Wealth Solutions

2026 - Present • 1 year

Galesburg, IL

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

Galesburg, IL

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

DES Franchise Group, Inc.

2023 - 2025 • 2 years

Des Moines, IA

Share Your Heart LLC

2020 - 2025 • 5 years

Davenport, IA

Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC

2019 - 2025 • 6 years

Galesburg, IL

Christopher and Associates LLC

2018 - Present • 8 years

North Liberty, IA

Avantax Advisory Services

2018 - 2025 • 7 years

Galesburg, IL

Action Tax LLC

2018 - Present • 8 years

Galesburg, IL

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2018 - 2025 • 7 years

Galesburg, IL

Palmer College

2016 - 2017 • 1 year

Davenport, IA

QC Senior Care, Inc.

2014 - Present • 12 years

Bettendorf, IA

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 65

Galesburg, IL

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Galesburg, IL

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Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing Tax-loss harvesting
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Series 65

Galesburg, IL

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Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gina M

Series 63, Series 65

Knoxville, IL

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Retirement income strategy Roth conversion strategy Equity compensation tax strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Options & derivatives strategies Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Debra G

Series 66

Galesburg, IL

Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

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Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Thomas E

Series 63, Series 65

Victoria, IL

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Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Retired Founder/Business Owner
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