James Hubbard Diffly
Advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. — Cumming, GA
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Credentials
Series 63
Experience Industry experience
41 years
Location
Cumming, GA 30040
BFC PLANNING, Inc.
Multi-team
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.
Based on BFC PLANNING, Inc.
Based on BFC PLANNING, Inc.
Fixed fees for financial planning services generally range from $100 to $15,000; flat annual fees for ongoing planning services.
$0+: up to 2.5% annually $0+: up to 1.5% annually (Held Away Account Management)
Commissions on insurance and brokerage products if implemented through affiliated broker-dealers; may be offset against advisory fees.
$150 to $400 per hour for financial planning and consulting services.
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.
Cumming, GA
5830 Bond Street, Suite 300
Cumming GA 30040
Advisors at this office
1
Georgia
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
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