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James Charles Duncan

Advisor at Cetera — Sautee Nacoochee, GA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

22 years

Location

Sautee Nacoochee, GA

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,177

Across 5,102 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

James Duncan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Cetera entities since 2017 and previously with AIG Advisor Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Sautee Nacoochee, GA

Sautee Nacoochee GA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Georgia

Work history

22 years of industry experience

Cetera

2023 - Present • 3 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Investment Services Llc

2017 - Present • 9 years

St Cloud, MN

Cetera Financial Specialists LLC

2017 - Present • 9 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Advisors LLC

2017 - Present • 9 years

Denver, CO

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2017 - Present • 9 years

El Segundo, CA

First Allied Securities, INC.

2017 - 2022 • 5 years

San Diego, CA

Summit Brokerage Services, Inc.

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Boca Raton, FL

AIG Advisor Group

2015 - 2017 • 2 years

Atlanta, GA

LPL Financial

2014 - 2015 • 1 year

FSC Securities Corporation

2011 - 2014 • 3 years

Atlanta, GA

Disclosures

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Series 65

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Series 66

Clarkesville, GA

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Series 63, Series 65

Cleveland, GA

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 63

Tiger, GA

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Series 63, Series 65

Lakemont, GA

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