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James Martin

Advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

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Location

Newark, TX

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

21 years

About

James Martin is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameritas Investment Company, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp, Allied Financial Consultant LLC, and Financial Adviser Network, where he has also served as owner and general agent. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans, offering fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services through a combination of model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

Client services

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

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

Expertise

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Wealth management

Occupation focus

Based on Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services, typically collected 50% in advance and 50% upon delivery

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: Up to 2.00% $250,001 - $500,000: Up to 1.75% $500,001 - $750,000: Up to 1.50% $750,001 - $1,000,000: Up to 1.25% $1,000,001 - $3,000,000: Up to 1.00% $3,000,001+: Negotiable or as low as 0.75% depending on program

Commissions

Commission-based compensation may apply for variable insurance products sold through affiliated broker-dealer AIC

Project-based

Hourly financial planning fees up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: Varies by program; see specific program minimums below Minimum fee: Minimum annual program fees such as $40 or $50 depending on program Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees charged as hourly fees up to $500/hour or flat fees; one-time or ongoing basis

Location

Newark, TX

Most active in

Texas

Work history

Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC

2021 - Present (5 years)

Ameritas Investment Company, LLC

2020 - 2021 (1 year)

Ameritas Life Insurance Corp

2019 - Present (7 years)

Allied Financial Consultant LLC (158812)

2011 - 2020 (9 years)

Financial Adviser Network

2011 - Present (15 years)

Disclosures

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