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James Darryl Brandt

Advisor at Ameriprise — Humboldt, IA Sumner Ave

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

24 years

Location

Humboldt, IA 50548-1763

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Ameriprise

Institution

Total advisors

13,128

Across 4,274 offices

Clients per advisor

105 High

Avg AUM per client

$471,167 Typical

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

James Brandt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Duncombe, Iowa, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Brandt is a registered team member at Summit Management Group, LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm provides written, non-discretionary recommendation reports using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Client services

Based on Ameriprise

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops Asset allocation services

Expertise

Based on Ameriprise

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies

Demographic focus

Based on Ameriprise

Approaching retirement

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $999,999: 0.15% $1,000,000 - $1,999,999: 0.12% $2,000,000 - $3,999,999: 0.09% $4,000,000+: 0.07%

Other

Account minimum: $1,000,000 in net investable assets and at least $500,000 in Ameriprise Financial Managed Account assets held at Ameriprise Financial Services and included in your Retirement Portfolio.

Location

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Humboldt, IA Sumner Ave

718 Sumner Ave

Humboldt IA 50548-1763

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Iowa

Work history

24 years of industry experience

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

2020 - Present • 6 years

Humboldt, IA

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

2010 - 2020 • 10 years

Humboldt, IA

U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.

2006 - 2010 • 4 years

IA

Ameriprise

1999 - 2002 • 3 years

West Des Moines, IA

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Series 66

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Series 65

Humboldt, IA

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Series 65

Humboldt, IA

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Retirement income strategy Social Security optimization General retirement planning General tax planning Approaching retirement Retired

Tony C

Series 63, Series 66

Humboldt, IA

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Charitable giving & philanthropy Multi-generational wealth transfer Retirement income strategy General estate planning guidance Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

Jaxon H

Series 66

Humboldt, IA

Edward Jones

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General retirement planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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William J

Series 63, Series 66

Humboldt, IA

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