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James Steve Simos II

Advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. — Tracy, CA

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Credentials

CFP®, Series 66

Experience

24 years

Location

Tracy, CA

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B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc.

Multi-team

Total advisors

172

Across 105 offices

Clients per advisor

59 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$398,069 Low

HNW client ratio

8% Low

About

James Simos II is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at National Securities Corp and Infinity Securities, Inc. He is also a partner at Adelphia Capital LLC, where he manages commercial real estate investments. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7 billion in client assets through 274 advisors. The firm provides a wide range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans.

Client services

Based on B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc.

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

Expertise

Based on B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc.

Executive Founder/Business Owner Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning services may be billed on a flat fee basis as negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 2.50% to 2.75% $250,000 - $1,000,000: 2.25% to 2.50% $1,000,000+: 1.75% to 2.00%

Commissions

Commission-based fees for brokerage services through affiliated broker-dealer BRWM

Project-based

Financial planning services may be billed on an hourly basis as negotiated

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 (negotiable depending on client household, relationship, type, and size of account) Minimum fee: Annual account fee typically $75, may vary based on administrative/transaction fee schedule Fee-only: Financial planning and consulting fees negotiated individually, may be flat fee or hourly rate

Location

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Tracy, CA

Tracy CA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California

Work history

24 years of industry experience

B. Riley Wealth Management

2022 - Present • 4 years

Tracy, CA

B. Riley Wealth Advisors

2018 - Present • 8 years

Tracy, CA

National Securities Corp

2018 - 2022 • 4 years

Tracy, CA

Infinity Securities, Inc. Dba Infinity Financial Services

2007 - 2018 • 11 years

Oakland, CA

Infinity Financial Services

2006 - 2008 • 2 years

Oakland, CA

LPL Financial

2004 - 2008 • 4 years

Oakland, CA

Merrill

2002 - 2004 • 2 years

Castro Valley, CA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Paolo M

Series 63, Series 66

Tracy, CA

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Paolo Marchetti is a financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at 401K Engineers Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2015 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an S-corporation providing fiduciary services under ERISA Section 3(16). 401K Engineers Inc. offers portfolio management to individual investors and advisory services to retirement plan sponsors, including pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as charitable organizations. The firm focuses on customized investment policies and long-term strategies, integrating pension consulting and coordination with estate-planning attorneys.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy Founder/Business Owner
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Christopher F

Series 65

Lathrop, CA

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Real estate investing Wealth management
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Timothy W

Series 65

Lathrop, CA

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Real estate investing Wealth management
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Devin K

Series 66

Lathrop, CA

King Financial

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Real estate investing Wealth management
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Vijay M

Series 65

Lathrop, CA

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Concentrated stock management Active portfolio management
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Shaun V

Series 65, Series 63

Manteca, CA

Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC

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Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Founder/Business Owner Executive
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