James Breaux
Advisor at Merrill
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Advisor at Merrill
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Location
Monroe, LA 71201
Credentials
Series 66
Industry experience
22 years
James Breaux is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Guillot Orten Breaux Nelson Group. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2003 and focuses on long-term strategic planning and implementing wealth management strategies that help clients grow their wealth and preserve their lifestyle. James provides each client with a customized wealth management plan centered on their long-term goals and coordinates the team's equity management and portfolio design. He possesses extensive knowledge in complex market cycles and is service-oriented, dedicating significant time to understanding clients' financial situations in detail.
James holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He serves as Board President of the local Ronald McDonald House, Vice President of the Board for Med-Camps of Louisiana, and is a member of the local Civil Air Patrol organization.
Residing in Monroe, Louisiana with his wife Emma and their two children, Amelia and Maxwell, James enjoys running, spending time with his family, and community involvement. He was named to the 2023 Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list as part of The Guillot Orten Breaux Nelson Group.
Based on Merrill
$0 - $2,000,000: 1.10% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA under $2 million) $2,000,000+: 1.00% (for Managed Strategy with MFSA at and above $2 million)
Account minimum: $2,000,000 minimum to qualify for Premium Access Strategy per SEC data and Merrill brochure context; no other firm-wide minimum clearly stated
1809 Glenmar Ave
Monroe, LA 71201
Louisiana · Texas
Bank of America,N.A.
2011 - Present (15 years)
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.
2003 - Present (23 years)
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