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James Christopher Closson

Advisor at Raymond James Financial — Dothan, AL Whatley Dr

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

34 years

Location

Dothan, AL 36303

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Raymond James Financial

Institution

Total advisors

6,484

Across 2,975 offices

Clients per advisor

76 Low

Avg AUM per client

$700,796 Very High

HNW client ratio

19% Typical

About

James Closson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Dothan, Alabama, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Smartbank Investment Services and his own firm, Closson & Associates Support Co, alongside a long tenure at Raymond James Financial since 1995. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting program.

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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Dothan, AL Whatley Dr

1676 Whatley Dr

Dothan AL 36303

Advisors at this office

5

Most active in

Alabama · Texas

Work history

34 years of industry experience

Smartbank Investment Services

2023 - Present • 3 years

Dothan, AL

Smartbank

2023 - Present • 3 years

Dothan, AL

Closson & Associates Support Co

2012 - 2023 • 11 years

Dothan, AL

Raymond James Financial

2009 - Present • 17 years

Dothan, AL

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

1995 - Present • 31 years

Dothan, AL

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Business activities & affiliations

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Reginald R

Series 65

Dothan, AL

Legacy Wealth Management Group, LLC

Reginald Rhodes is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Management Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has operated his own legal practice since 1993, specializing in elder law and related services. He is the founder and managing member of Alabama Center for Elder Law, LLC, and also leads Asset Protective Services, LLC. Legacy Wealth Management Group provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction with index funds and ETFs, tailoring portfolios to client objectives while leveraging the principal’s active legal practice to offer estate, elder-law, and trust-related services through affiliated entities.

Business ownership considerations Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Robert R

Series 65

Dothan, AL

Magnolia Wealth Management LLC

Robert Ryals is a financial advisor at Magnolia Wealth Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at MidSouth Bank and Troy University. In addition to his advisory role, he provides insurance services through the firm on a limited basis. Magnolia Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management and fee-based financial planning, focusing on business and retirement planning. The firm employs fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to create tailored portfolios and manages approximately $158 million in discretionary assets.

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Edwin C

Series 63, Series 66

Dothan, AL

Magnolia Wealth Management LLC

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Braxton P

Series 65

Dothan, AL

CapSouth Wealth Management

Braxton Pettey is a financial advisor at CapSouth Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at TCI Wealth Advisors and the University of Arizona Student Union. CapSouth Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and institutional consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various organizations. The firm focuses on creating diversified, long-term portfolios tailored to clients' financial backgrounds and risk tolerance, managing approximately $1.0 billion in assets across about 330 clients.

Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Daniel T

CFP®, PFS™, Series 65

Dothan, AL

Jackson Thornton Wealth Management, LLC

Daniel Tew is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65 professional with six years of industry experience. He has worked at various Jackson Thornton entities since 2009 and is currently with Jackson Thornton Wealth Management, LLC. Jackson Thornton Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, qualified retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small businesses. The firm focuses on portfolio construction, investment management, and wealth management consultations that include tax, retirement, estate, and insurance matters, employing a long-term, passively implemented investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business sale tax planning General estate planning guidance Founder/Business Owner
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Peter R

Series 66

Dothan, AL

CapSouth Wealth Management

Peter Ramsey is a financial advisor at CapSouth Wealth Management in Dothan, Alabama, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Home Oil Company. CapSouth Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and institutional consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $884 million in assets and employs a diversified investment approach combining fundamental analysis with both long-term and opportunistic strategies.

Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Options & derivatives strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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