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James Lee Sanderson

Advisor at Cetera — Blackwell, TX

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

27 years

Location

Blackwell, TX

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,171

Across 5,095 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

James Sanderson is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services, 1st Global Advisors, and Armstrong, Backus & Co., where he is a managing partner. Outside of his advisory work, Sanderson serves as vice president on the board of the Blackwell Consolidated Education Foundation and participates in several local nonprofit and business boards. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports over 10,000 advisors and serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, providing access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Client services

Based on Cetera

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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Blackwell, TX

Blackwell TX

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Texas

Work history

27 years of industry experience

Cetera Wealth Services, LLC

2025 - Present • 1 year

San Angelo, TX

Cetera

2025 - Present • 1 year

Schaumburg, IL

Avantax Advisory Services

2019 - 2025 • 6 years

San Angelo, TX

Avantax Investment Services, Inc.

2019 - 2025 • 6 years

San Angelo, TX

1st Global Advisors, Inc.

2008 - 2019 • 11 years

San Angelo, TX

1st Global Capital Corp.

1998 - 2019 • 21 years

San Angelo, TX

Armstrong, Backus & Co., LLP

1995 - Present • 31 years

San Angelo, TX

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