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James Joseph Claywell

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Godfrey, IL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

39 years

Location

Godfrey, IL 62035

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,461

Across 2,959 offices

Clients per advisor

76 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

James Claywell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has served as a financial advisor and owner of Claywell Asset Management, LLC since 2016. Claywell also has a background in education, having worked at Marquette Catholic High School for nearly two decades. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Client services

Based on Raymond James Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops Hourly & fixed rate consultations

Expertise

Based on Raymond James Financial

Wealth management Tax strategies for small businesses Business succession planning General estate planning guidance

Occupation focus

Based on Raymond James Financial

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed (flat) dollar fees for planning services offered.

Commissions

Commissions may be charged for transaction-related services through affiliated broker-dealer RJFS; also receive commissions as insurance agent for insurance services.

Project-based

Hourly fees for planning and/or investment consultation services generally up to $400 per hour.

Other

Fee-only: Hourly fees up to $400 per hour; fixed (flat) dollar fees also offered; percentage of assets under advisement fees not to exceed 2.25% annually for investment consulting services; fees negotiable.

Location

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Godfrey, IL

5213 Mae Drive, Suite A

Godfrey IL 62035

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Illinois · Texas

Work history

39 years of industry experience

Marquette cathoilc high schoolt

2022 - 2023 • 1 year

Alton, IL

Raymond James Financial Services Advisors INC.

2016 - Present • 10 years

Godfrey, IL

Raymond james Financial Services, Inc.

2016 - Present • 10 years

Godfrey, IL

Marquette Catholic High School

1998 - 2017 • 19 years

Alton, IL

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Business activities & affiliations

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Alfred H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Alton, IL

Financial Planning Advisors, Inc.

Alfred Hicks is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial advising. He has been the president of Financial Planning Advisors, Inc. since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, Hicks is involved in insurance and fixed annuity sales through a separate business. Financial Planning Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs targeted asset allocation, discretionary management, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios and offers educational seminars and project-based planning services.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Business ownership considerations
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Anthony E

Series 63, Series 66

Bethalto, IL

Legacy Wealth Planning

Anthony Erzen is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Planning with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at CarsonAllaria Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, TD Ameritrade, SCOTTRADE, and Illinois American Water. Legacy Wealth Planning is an independent, fee-only investment adviser serving primarily individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers customized investment management, financial planning, and limited hourly consulting, employing Modern Portfolio Theory with a preference for passive funds while accommodating active and ESG options.

Business ownership considerations College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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William K

Series 63, Series 65

East Alton, IL

Genesis Wealth Management

William Kinkel is a financial advisor with Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC in Alton, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked as a sole proprietor since 2021 and has been employed with Ameren Missouri in operations management since 1981. Outside of his advisory role, Kinkel sells insurance products through his sole proprietorship. Genesis Wealth Management Group serves individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning and portfolio management, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services along with retirement plan consulting. The firm uses an IPS-driven process and combines in-house management, sub-advisors, and third-party platforms to tailor portfolios according to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Long-term care insurance Elder care planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Jamie P

Series 65

Bunker Hill, IL

Genesis Wealth Management

Jamie Payne is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC, based in Alton, IL. He has three years of industry experience and has previously worked at Franklin & Vaughn, LLC. Genesis Wealth Management Group serves individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning and portfolio management, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services along with retirement plan consulting. The firm uses an IPS-driven process and a combination of in-house management, sub-advisors, and third-party platforms to tailor investment strategies to client objectives and risk profiles.

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Jon P

Series 63, Series 65

East Alton, IL

Genesis Wealth Management

Jon Payne is a financial advisor with Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Genesis Wealth Management Group since 2011 and has served on the Macoupin County Board since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Payne is involved in insurance sales through his position as president of Genesis Financial Group, Inc. Genesis Wealth Management Group serves individual clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning and portfolio management, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm employs an IPS-driven process and utilizes a combination of in-house management, sub-advisors, and third-party platforms to tailor investment strategies to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Long-term care insurance Elder care planning Tax strategies for small businesses Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Reid M

Series 63, Series 65

East Alton, IL

Genesis Wealth Management

Reid Mortensen is a financial advisor at Genesis Wealth Management Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Genesis Wealth Management Group since 2011. Mortensen also operates as an independent insurance agent through Genesis Insurance & Financial Advisors, dedicating half of his professional time to this activity. Genesis Wealth Management Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs an IPS-driven process and utilizes a combination of in-house management, sub-advisors, and third-party platforms to construct and monitor portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk profiles.

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