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James Hubbard Diffly

Advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. — Cumming, GA

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

41 years

Location

Cumming, GA 30040

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BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Multi-team

Total advisors

185

Across 85 offices

Clients per advisor

61 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$325,935 Low

HNW client ratio

5% Very Low

About

James Diffly is a financial advisor with BFC Planning, Inc. in Cumming, GA, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with BFC Planning and Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services since 2016 and previously managed investment and commodities trading through Trendline Trading & Investments, LLC. Outside of finance, Diffly is a certified baseball and softball umpire for Georgia high schools. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports over 11,000 client relationships and approximately $3.8 billion in assets under management, delivering advice through a network of independent investment adviser representatives who utilize a range of program structures and investment strategies.

Client services

Based on BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Based on BFC PLANNING, Inc.

Concentrated stock management Options & derivatives strategies Real estate investing

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning services generally range from $100 to $15,000; flat annual fees for ongoing planning services.

Percentage

$0+: up to 2.5% annually $0+: up to 1.5% annually (Held Away Account Management)

Commissions

Commissions on insurance and brokerage products if implemented through affiliated broker-dealers; may be offset against advisory fees.

Project-based

$150 to $400 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Fee-only: Financial planning hourly fees $150 to $400 per hour; fixed fees $100 to $15,000; flat annual fees for ongoing planning services.

Location

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Cumming, GA

5830 Bond Street, Suite 300

Cumming GA 30040

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Georgia

Work history

41 years of industry experience

BFC Planning, Inc.

2016 - Present • 10 years

Cumming, GA

Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc

2016 - Present • 10 years

Cumming, GA

Summit Financial Group Inc

2016 - 2016 • 1 year

Boca Raton, FL

Summit Brokerage Services, Inc.

2016 - 2016 • 1 year

Cumming, GA

Trendline Trading & Investments, LLC

2007 - 2016 • 9 years

Cumming, GA

UBS Financial Services

2003 - 2007 • 4 years

Alpharetta, GA

Morgan Stanley Dw Inc.

2003 - 2003 • 1 year

Alpharetta, GA

Disclosures

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Series 63, Series 66

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Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies Private / alternative investments Annuities
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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 65

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CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

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General retirement planning Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Timothy M

Series 63, Series 65

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Annuities
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