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James J Kennedy Jr.

Advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. — Halfmoon, NY

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Credentials

Series 66

Experience

8 years

Location

Halfmoon, NY

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Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Enterprise

Total advisors

738

Across 248 offices

Clients per advisor

47 Low

Avg AUM per client

$2,214,259 Very High

HNW client ratio

53% Very High

About

James Kennedy Jr. is a financial advisor with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Goldman Sachs. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a boutique lawn service business. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing a range of advisory services including investment management, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm emphasizes a globally diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost ETFs, index funds, and other investment vehicles.

Client services

Based on Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops
Trust services, estate planning, consultation

Expertise

Based on Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies ESG / Sustainable investing Concentrated stock management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

Demographic focus

Based on Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

Women Professionals Established Professionals

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Fee options

Fixed

Additional or extraordinary services fees may be charged separately; estate planning document preparation via ASLG may incur additional fees

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.30% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.00%

Project-based

Financial planning-only services invoiced quarterly in advance; fees vary depending on complexity; tax preparation services available at negotiated rates

Other

Account minimum: $1,200 annually for Guided Investing; $6,000 for Wealth Path; $15,000 for Custom Wealth; $75,000 for Ascend Group; $150,000 for Regis ultra-high net worth service offering Minimum fee: Guided Investing: $1,200 annually; Wealth Path: $6,000; Custom Wealth: $15,000; Ascend Group: $75,000; Regis: $150,000 minimum annual advisory fee

Location

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Halfmoon, NY

Halfmoon NY

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

New York

Work history

8 years of industry experience

Mercer Global Advisors Inc.

2025 - Present • 1 year

Halfmoon, NY

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC

2024 - 2024 • 1 year

Albany, NY

MHOC, LLC

2024 - 2024 • 1 year

Albany, NY

Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc

2021 - 2024 • 3 years

Albany, NY

PKS Advisory Services

2021 - 2024 • 3 years

Albany, NY

Greenbusch Financial Group

2020 - 2021 • 1 year

Albany, NY

American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.

2020 - 2021 • 1 year

Albany, NY

Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC

2018 - 2020 • 2 years

Albany, NY

Unemployed

2018 - 2018 • 1 year

Albany, NY

Goldman Sachs

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Albany, NY

The Ayco Company LP

2016 - 2018 • 2 years

Albany, NY

James' Lawn Service

2015 - Present • 11 years

Halfmoon, NY

Disclosures

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