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James Robert Cole

Advisor at Mariner — Memphis, TN

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Credentials

CFP®, ChFC®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

28 years

Location

Memphis, TN 38120

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Mariner

Enterprise

Total advisors

983

Across 209 offices

Clients per advisor

56 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$2,116,909 Very High

HNW client ratio

41% Very High

About

James Cole is a financial advisor at Mariner with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including First Horizon Advisors and BOK Financial. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and integrated tax and accounting support. The firm employs a discretionary, customized portfolio approach backed by internal research and third-party managers, and provides specialized solutions like ERISA 3(38) retirement plans and a Financial Wellness Platform for employers.

Client services

Based on Mariner

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

Expertise

Based on Mariner

Private / alternative investments Options & derivatives strategies Concentrated stock management Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)

Occupation focus

Based on Mariner

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Fixed fees for financial planning and consulting services, fixed fees for tax services, minimum quarterly fee $1,875

Percentage

$0 - $1,000,000: 1.25% $1,000,000 - $5,000,000: 1.00% $5,000,000 - $10,000,000: 0.80% $10,000,000+: 0.60%

Commissions

Commission-based compensation for insurance products and brokerage through affiliated broker-dealer MSEC LLC

Project-based

Hourly rates for consulting and tax preparation services, specific rates negotiable/not specified

Other

Account minimum: $100,000 Minimum fee: Quarterly minimum fee of $1,875

Location

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Memphis, TN

1661 International Drive, Ste. 400

Memphis TN 38120

Advisors at this office

2

Most active in

Tennessee

Work history

28 years of industry experience

Mariner Wealth Advisors

2023 - Present • 3 years

Overland Park, KS

First Horizon Advisors

2020 - 2023 • 3 years

Memphis, TN

First Horizon Advisors

2019 - 2020 • 1 year

Memphis, TN

FTB Advisors, Inc

2017 - 2019 • 2 years

Memphis, TN

Bokf, Na

2006 - 2017 • 11 years

Tulsa, OK

BOK Financial Securities, Inc.

2006 - 2017 • 11 years

Tulsa, OK

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Jonathan M

CFP®, Series 66

Memphis, TN

Kimery Wealth Management, LLC

Fiduciary, fee-only CFP® focused on serving high net worth individuals, families and business owners.

General retirement planning Income planning General tax planning Wealth management Trust structures (GRAT, IDGT, revocable) Retired Veterinarian Sales Professional Founder/Business Owner Self-Employed Approaching retirement Retired Established Professionals Mid-Career Professionals HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet)
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William K

CFA®, Series 66

Memphis, TN

Kickpoint Financial, LLC

William Klinke is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He is the principal, portfolio manager, and owner of Kickpoint Financial, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Kickpoint Financial serves individual clients, trusts, estates, and businesses, managing approximately $15.4 million with a single-advisor model. The firm provides comprehensive wealth management and financial planning, typically constructing ETF-centered portfolios while sometimes utilizing individual stocks or bonds from legacy holdings.

Wealth management
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William H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Collierville, TN

WLH Management Co., Inc.

William Hays is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at WLH Management Co., Inc. in Collierville, TN. He has been with WLH Management since 2008 and maintains a longstanding affiliation with Arlington Securities, Inc. since 1990. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Cheers Wine & Spirits. WLH Management Co., Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, tailoring investment strategies to client-specific goals and risk tolerances. The firm uses a combination of mutual funds, insurance products, and both long- and short-term trading strategies, conducting regular account reviews to manage client assets in-house.

Annuities
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Alan D

Series 65

Memphis, TN

Covenant Financial Planning and Resource Management, Inc.

Alan De Flumere is the sole advisor at Covenant Financial Planning and Resource Management, Inc. in Memphis, TN, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of experience in financial advisory services. Prior to founding his firm in 2013, he worked at FedEx for 31 years. Covenant Financial Planning and Resource Management, Inc. provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, primarily using pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, index funds, and ETFs. The firm focuses on asset allocation, periodic rebalancing, and tactical adjustments, serving clients through both ongoing investment management and standalone financial planning engagements.

General retirement planning General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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John W

CFA®, Series 65

Memphis, TN

Stellar Assets L.L.C.

John Wright is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with seven years of experience in the financial industry. He is the owner of Stellar Assets L.L.C., an independent advisory firm based in Memphis, TN, and also owns Brazilian Bake Shop, a business specializing in chocolate and brownie treats. Prior to founding Stellar Assets, he worked for five years at Veridad Consulting. Stellar Assets provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual clients, including accredited and qualified investors. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis and utilizes long- and short-term trading strategies, focusing on publicly traded equities and equity options.

Options & derivatives strategies Active portfolio management
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Paul D

CFA®

Memphis, TN

Dorian Investment Advisory LLC

Paul Dorian is the founder and sole advisor of Dorian Investment Advisory LLC, based in Memphis, TN. He holds the CFA® designation and has 22 years of industry experience, including 24 years at Dorian Eason Asset Management LLC prior to establishing his current firm in 2025. Dorian Investment Advisory serves individuals, retirement accounts, businesses, employer-sponsored retirement plans, endowments, churches, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, individualized portfolio management primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, allowing for occasional individual securities and client-specific constraints such as ESG screens, with client performance reported on a time-weighted basis using CFA Institute methodology.

Wealth management
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