James Ronald Lawson

Advisor at Edward Jones — Wise, VA

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

19 years

Location

Wise, VA 24293-0000

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Edward Jones

Institution

Total advisors

24,228

Across 14,129 offices

Clients per advisor

166 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$246,728 Low

HNW client ratio

9% Low

About

James Lawson is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, all of which he has spent at Edward Jones since 2007. He is based in Wise, VA. Outside of his advisory role, Lawson is involved in renovating a historical building in Coeburn, VA, to support entrepreneurs starting restaurant businesses by connecting them with local resources and vendors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services under a fiduciary standard.

Client services

Based on Edward Jones

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers

Expertise

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business ownership considerations Business succession planning General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy

Occupation focus

Educators, Teachers, and Academics Founder/Business Owner

Demographic focus

Religious/faith focused

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Fee options

Percentage

$0+: Up to 1.35% annually Program Fee $0+: Up to 0.05% annually Platform Fee $0+: 0.00% to 0.45% annually SMA Manager Fees (if applicable)

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Annual Program Fee up to 1.35%, Platform Fee up to 0.05%, plus SMA Manager Fees (0.00% to 0.45%); fees are asset-based and paid monthly in arrears.

Location

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Wise, VA

405 E Main Street

Wise VA 24293-0000

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Texas · Virginia

Work history

19 years of industry experience

Edward Jones

2007 - Present • 19 years

St. Louis, MO

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Louis I

Series 63, Series 65

Wise, VA

Edward Jones

Louis Iozzi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000 and previously worked at Pruco Securities Corporation. Outside of finance, he is a partner in an alpaca farm in Newton, New Jersey. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with over one million accounts and approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Retirement income strategy Charitable giving & philanthropy Multi-generational wealth transfer General estate planning guidance Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Benjamin H

Series 66

Norton, VA

LPL Financial

Benjamin Hall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously spent two years with Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Baker Financial Services as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of advisors, offering a range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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John R

Series 66

Norton, VA

LPL Financial

John Roberts is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research from 2018 to 2022 and has held roles at Virginia Tech and First Bank and Trust. Outside of his advisory role, Roberts is a licensed notary and an insurance agent specializing in life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term disability. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and third-party asset management, with a platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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