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James Preston

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Venice, FL

Credentials

Series 63, Series 66

Industry experience

33 years

About

James Preston is a financial professional with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent insurance agent and operates Preston Financial Management Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory through a large network of independent advisors utilizing various account platforms and investment strategies.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

Venice, FL

Most active in

Colorado · Florida

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2014 - Present (12 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, Inc

2014 - Present (12 years)

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