James J Breaux
Advisor at Merrill — Monroe, LA
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Credentials
Series 66
Experience Industry experience
23 years
Location
Monroe, LA 71201
Merrill
Institution
James Breaux is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Guillot Orten Breaux Nelson Group. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2003, he has focused on long-term strategic planning and implementing wealth management strategies to help clients grow their wealth and preserve their lifestyle. He provides personalized wealth management plans tailored to each client's long-term goals and coordinates the team's equity management and portfolio design. James has expertise in complex market cycles and works closely with clients to understand their financial situations and priorities.
James holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He was named to the 2023-2026 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list as part of his group.
He lives in Monroe, Louisiana with his wife Emma and their two children. James is involved in his community, having served as Board President of the local Ronald McDonald House and currently serving as Vice President of the Board for Med-Camps of Louisiana. He is also a member of the local Civil Air Patrol organization. His interests include running, spending time with his family, and community service.
Based on Merrill
SEC-reported: Commissions on certain transactions, including foreign securities and fixed income; mark-ups, markdowns and dealer spreads may apply to some trades.
Monroe, LA
1809 Glenmar Ave
Monroe LA 71201
Advisors at this office
25
Louisiana · Texas
23 years of industry experience
Bank of America,N.A.
2011 - Present • 15 years
Monroe, LA
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
2003 - Present • 23 years
Monroe, LA
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