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James Mcginley Jefferson

Advisor at Robert Baird & Co. — Bowling Green Park Plaza, KY

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Credentials

CFA®, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Experience

31 years

Location

Bowling Green - Park Plaza, KY 42101

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Robert Baird & Co.

Institution

Total advisors

2,636

Across 298 offices

Clients per advisor

90 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$713,008 Very High

HNW client ratio

35% Very High

About

James Jefferson is a CFA® charterholder with over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and was previously with Hilliard Lyons for 21 years. Jefferson serves on the finance committee of Christ Episcopal Church and holds several roles with local organizations including the Inter-modal Transportation Authority and the Salvation Army of Bowling Green. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services to individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and emphasizes ongoing manager research and tax management.

Client services

Based on Robert Baird & Co.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops See schedule d

Expertise

Based on Robert Baird & Co.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting

Occupation focus

Based on Robert Baird & Co.

Retired Founder/Business Owner

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees available for specific services or financial plans; negotiated per client agreement.

Percentage

$0 - $10,000,000: Negotiable $10,000,001 - $25,000,000: 0.60% $25,000,001 - $50,000,000: 0.45% $50,000,001 - $75,000,000: 0.30% $75,000,001 - $100,000,000: 0.15% $100,000,001+: Negotiable

Commissions

Brokerage commissions and related fees may apply for securities transactions; separate from advisory fees.

Project-based

Hourly consulting or advisory rates available; details negotiated per client agreement.

Other

Account minimum: $50,000 Minimum fee: Minimum quarterly advisory fee may be assessed; minimum annual advisory fee of $60,000 may apply for DDK Fee-only: Flat or hourly fees available; specific fees negotiated and detailed in client agreements.

Location

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Bowling Green Park Plaza, KY

360 8th Avenue, Suite 211

Bowling Green Park Plaza KY 42101

Advisors at this office

14

Most active in

Florida · Kentucky · Texas

Work history

31 years of industry experience

Robert Baird & Co.

2019 - Present • 7 years

Bowling Green, KY

Hilliard Lyons

2005 - Present • 21 years

Bowling Green, KY

Bb&T Asset Management, Inc.

2003 - 2004 • 1 year

Raleigh, NC

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

PJ G

CFP®

Bowling Green, KY

Trella Wealth

PJ Gibbs, CFP®, is the founder of Trella Wealth, a fee-only financial planning firm that provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management for families, pre-retirees, and retirees. With over six years of experience at a regional Registered Investment Advisor, PJ established Trella Wealth to offer a client-centered approach focusing on personalized, flexible, and actionable strategies. As a Certified Financial Planner™, PJ emphasizes clear and transparent communication, ensuring his clients are well-informed and confident in their financial decisions. He offers services like retirement planning, tax-efficient strategies, and investment management, always prioritizing clients' unique goals. Trella Wealth operates on a fee-only basis, meaning it does not earn commissions from selling products, ensuring that PJ's advice is always in the best interest of his clients. The firm's approach involves creating tailored financial plans that adapt to life's changes, with regular reviews to ensure clients stay on track toward their financial goals. PJ works closely with clients to help them prepare for retirement, manage their investments, and develop strategies for preserving and growing their wealth. When not helping clients simplify their financial lives, you can find PJ spending time with his wonderful wife and four kids, traveling, or looking for his golf ball.

Wealth management General retirement planning General tax planning Founder/Business Owner
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William B

Series 65

Bowling Green, KY

Dollars & Sense Financial Fitness

William Buckman is a financial advisor at Dollars & Sense Financial Fitness with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lord from 2004 to 2021 before a brief retirement. Dollars & Sense Financial Fitness serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and one-on-one financial coaching. The firm uses a long-term trading approach with cyclical and fundamental analysis, operates on a non-discretionary basis, and incorporates financial coaching methods such as the Dave Ramsey “7 baby steps” and a debt-snowball strategy.

Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Sabina L

CFP®

Smiths Grove, KY

Avant-Garde Wealth

Sabina Lewis is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Avant-Garde Wealth. Her work history includes roles at Origin Financial, Journey Financial Management, and several entrepreneurial and instructional positions outside finance. Avant-Garde Wealth is an independent firm that provides financial planning, investment management, and financial education to individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations. The firm employs a long-term, research-based investment approach focused on index mutual funds and ETFs, offering customized Investment Policy Statements and discretionary management with regular reviews.

General tax planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Widow/Widower
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Grant P

Series 65

Bowling Green, KY

Journey Financial Management, LLC

Grant Patterson is a financial advisor at Journey Financial Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at South Central Bank and Payroll Vault. Patterson is also a licensed life insurance agent in Kentucky, offering life insurance options to clients. Journey Financial Management provides advisory services to individuals, business-sponsored retirement plans, and other entities. The firm focuses on passive, cost-aware investment strategies using index mutual funds and ETFs, tailoring allocations to client goals, life stage, and risk tolerance while serving about 77 clients with a four-advisor team.

Cash flow / budgeting Debt management General retirement planning
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Richard F

CFP®, Series 63

Bowling Green, KY

Journey Financial Management, LLC

Richard Fontenot is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in financial advising at Journey Financial Management, LLC. He has managed or owned several businesses, including Boxcar, LLC and Banana Stand Ventures, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in business consulting, insurance sales, and RV rental operations. Journey Financial Management serves individuals, business-sponsored retirement plans, and other entities, offering financial planning, discretionary investment management, and specialized services such as SIMPLE IRA advisory and donor-advised fund portfolio management. The firm focuses on passive, cost-aware investment strategies tailored to clients' goals and risk profiles.

Cash flow / budgeting Debt management General retirement planning
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Bradley H

Series 65

Bowling Green, KY

Hinton Financial

Bradley Hinton is a financial advisor at Hinton Financial in Bowling Green, KY, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at AE Wealth Management and the Financial Planning Center prior to his current role. Outside of advisory services, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and services. Hinton Financial provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by matching clients with registered third-party managers. The firm serves as a liaison, handling documentation, disclosures, and ongoing monitoring without directly managing client assets.

Active portfolio management Options & derivatives strategies
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