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James Michael Mccarthy

Advisor at OSAIC — Newburyport, MA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Experience

21 years

Location

Newburyport, MA

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OSAIC

Institution

Total advisors

7,847

Across 3,554 offices

Clients per advisor

73 Low

Avg AUM per client

$398,336 Typical

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

James McCarthy is a financial advisor at Osaic with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance since 2005 and Saltbox Financial since 2009. Outside of his financial advisory role, McCarthy is a pilot for Delta Air Lines, flying 767 aircraft primarily on transatlantic routes based out of JFK. Osaic serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options including advisor-managed portfolios and third-party money manager strategies.

Client services

Based on OSAIC

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

Expertise

Based on OSAIC

Annuities Private / alternative investments

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed or flat fees for financial planning and consulting services generally range from $500 to $25,000, can exceed for high net worth clients.

Percentage

$0+: Up to 3% annually for Plan Participant Retirement Program $0 - Program minimum varies by investment product and manager: Advisory fees negotiable; examples include up to 1.50% annually on certain program annuities $0+: Advisory Representatives negotiate fees individually, ranging up to several percentage points depending on service and client

Commissions

Advisory Representatives receive commissions on securities and insurance product sales made through the affiliated broker-dealer.

Project-based

Hourly rates for financial planning and consulting services generally range from $50 to $750 per hour.

Other

Account minimum: $5,500 Minimum fee: No specific minimum fee amount disclosed; fees are negotiable and negotiated individually by Advisory Representatives. Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting services offered on hourly basis ($0 - $750/hour) or fixed fee basis (up to $25,000 or more for complex cases).

Location

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Newburyport, MA

Newburyport MA

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Florida · Massachusetts

Work history

21 years of industry experience

Saltbox Financial

2009 - Present • 17 years

Newburyport, MA

Royal Alliance

2005 - Present • 21 years

Newburyport, MA

Delta Air Lines

1997 - Present • 29 years

Atlanta, GA

Disclosures

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Series 65

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Series 65

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Series 65

Andover, MA

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