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James Watson Garner Jr.

Advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. — Danville, KY

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Credentials

Series 63

Experience

39 years

Location

Danville, KY

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Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

517

Across 152 offices

Clients per advisor

63 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$553,528 Typical

HNW client ratio

1% Very Low

About

James Garner Jr. is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of finance, he is involved in theatrical scriptwriting and production through his company, Garner Productions. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including proprietary and third-party investment strategies, financial planning, retirement consulting, and M&A advisory.

Client services

Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

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

Expertise

Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Wealth management Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc.

Executive Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning flat fees charged in advance; must be agreed upon and can exceed $10,000 with manager approval.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% - 2.75% depending on program $250,000 - $500,000: 1.00% - 2.25% depending on program $500,000 - $1,000,000: 0.75% - 1.75% depending on program $1,000,000 - $2,500,000: 0.65% - 1.25% depending on program $2,500,000 - $5,000,000: 0.75% - 1.25% depending on program $5,000,000+: 0.65% - 0.75% depending on program

Commissions

Brokerage accounts pay commissions on transactions; also commission-based product sales outside advisory fees.

Project-based

Hourly consulting rates are available, specific rates negotiated with clients (e.g., $250/hour not specifically stated but typical).

Other

Account minimum: Varies by program and strategy, generally ranging from $5,000 to $160,000 depending on selected manager and strategy (e.g., $5,000 for some BFE-managed strategies; $25,000 - $40,000 for BFE financial advisor managed strategies; $10,000 - $100,000 for third-party managers). No single flat amount clearly stated. Minimum fee: Minimum annual fee of $125 applies to all BFE investment advisory accounts. Fee-only: Financial planning flat fees, investment and retirement plan consulting fees negotiated; typically flat fees or asset-based fees based on services.

Location

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Danville, KY

Danville KY

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Colorado · Georgia · Kentucky · Texas

Work history

39 years of industry experience

Benjamin F. Edwards & Co.

2018 - Present • 8 years

Atlanta, GA

Wells Fargo Clearing

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Lakewood, CO

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS LLC

2009 - 2016 • 7 years

Lakewood, CO

A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc.

1999 - 2008 • 9 years

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