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James Mcknight

Advisor at OSAIC

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Location

Glade Valley, NC

Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Industry experience

36 years

About

James Mcknight is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. from 2012 to 2024. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in life and annuity insurance sales. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services supported by advanced portfolio management tools and a large network of financial advisers.

Client services

Based on OSAIC

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

Expertise

Based on OSAIC

Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on OSAIC

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally up to $25,000, can exceed for high net worth individuals; Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services fixed fees from $500 to $15,000; Retirement Plan Consulting Services fixed fees from $1,000 to $100,000.

Percentage

$0 - $5,500: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program $5,500 - $10,000: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program $10,000+: Negotiable, varies by Advisory Representative and program

Commissions

Advisory Representatives may receive commissions as registered representatives or insurance agents for securities or insurance product sales outside advisory accounts.

Project-based

$0 - $750 per hour for financial planning and consulting services, Non-Discretionary Investment Advisory Services, and Retirement Plan Consulting Services.

Other

Account minimum: $5,500 to $10,000 depending on program Fee-only: Advisory fees negotiated individually by Advisory Representatives; often asset-based fees with wrap or non-wrap structures; fees can be up to 3% annually for Plan Participant Retirement Program; fee schedules vary by program and Advisory Representative.

Location

Glade Valley, NC

Most active in

North Carolina

Work history

OSAIC

2024 - Present (2 years)

OSAIC

2024 - Present (2 years)

Securities America Advisors, Inc.

2012 - 2024 (12 years)

SECURITIES AMERICA, inc.

2012 - 2024 (12 years)

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