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James Michael Forsyth

Advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network — Freeland, WA

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Experience

28 years

Location

Freeland, WA 98249

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Commonwealth Financial Network

Enterprise

Total advisors

2,776

Across 1,213 offices

Clients per advisor

128 Very High

Avg AUM per client

$568,323 High

HNW client ratio

12% Typical

About

James Forsyth is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Forsyth is also the owner and president of James Forsyth, Inc., a private entity that facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while providing operational and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Client services

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

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

Expertise

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Location

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Freeland, WA

5575 Harbor Avenue, Suite 204 B

Freeland WA 98249

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Texas · Washington

Work history

28 years of industry experience

Commonwealth Financial Network

2008 - Present • 18 years

Waltham, MA

Disclosures

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