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James Hunt

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors — Bridgewater, NJ

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

33 years

Location

Bridgewater, NJ 08807

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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Institution

Total advisors

3,909

Across 2,198 offices

Clients per advisor

91 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$378,281 Low

HNW client ratio

13% Typical

About

James Hunt is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2025, he worked at APW Capital and Aurora Private Wealth Management from 2019 to 2025, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, Hunt is also licensed as an insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of services, including financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory, with investment strategies tailored to client objectives through multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Self-Employed

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Fee options

Fixed

For financial planning and consulting, flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000 but may be higher based on complexity; For WealthPort setup fee generally less than 1% of assets or $1,000

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: 1.25% $250,000+: 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals acting as Registered Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance sales

Project-based

Generally up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services; up to $500 per hour for retirement plan advisory services

Subscriptions

Financial Wellness services paid by employer; flat or hourly fees per agreement

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Minimum fee: Minimum WealthPort program fee of $250 annually for CAAP® and UMA accounts

Location

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Bridgewater, NJ

1200 Route 22 East, Suite 2,000

Bridgewater NJ 08807

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New Jersey

Work history

33 years of industry experience

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Fairfield, IA

APW Capital

2019 - 2025 • 6 years

Rockaway, NJ

Aurora Private Wealth Management

2019 - 2025 • 6 years

Bridgewater, NJ

Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Albany, NY

Insight Private Advisors, LLC

2014 - 2018 • 4 years

Bridgewater, NJ

Premier College Funding

2012 - 2013 • 1 year

Flemington, NJ

LPL Financial

2011 - 2015 • 4 years

Northwestern Mutual Investment Management

2004 - 2011 • 7 years

NJ

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company

2003 - 2007 • 4 years

Milwaukee, WI

Disclosures

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CFP®, Series 66, CIMA®, CPWA®

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CFP®, Series 66

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Series 63, Series 65

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Series 66, Series 65, Series 63

Highland Park, NJ

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Series 65

Highland Park, NJ

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Series 65

Scotch Plains, NJ

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