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James Andrew Waggett

Advisor at F L Putnam Investment Management Co. — Needham, MA

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Credentials

CFP®, CFA®, Series 63, Series 65

Experience

12 years

Location

Needham, MA 02494

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F L Putnam Investment Management Co.

Multi-team

Total advisors

78

Across 16 offices

Clients per advisor

36 Low

Avg AUM per client

$2,678,607 Very High

HNW client ratio

53% Very High

About

James Waggett is a CFP® and CFA® with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with F.L. Putnam Investment Management Co., where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Thrivent Financial, and TD Private Client Wealth. F.L. Putnam serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, and institutions such as foundations and endowments. The firm employs a team-based investment approach that customizes strategies across equities, fixed income, and alternatives, incorporating both internally managed and third-party solutions along with sustainable investing and tax-aware rebalancing.

Client services

Based on F L Putnam Investment Management Co.

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers
Portfolio monitoring and consulting; family office solutions

Expertise

Based on F L Putnam Investment Management Co.

ESG / Sustainable investing Private / alternative investments Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management

Occupation focus

Based on F L Putnam Investment Management Co.

Founder/Business Owner Executive Financial Professional

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial planning fixed fees: $5,000 (<$5M assets), $7,000 ($5-10M assets), $10,000 minimum (>$10M assets, customized)

Percentage

$0 - $2,000,000: 1.100% annually $2,000,001 - $5,000,000: 0.925% annually $5,000,001 - $10,000,000: 0.800% annually $10,000,001+: 0.600% annually

Project-based

$150-$400 per hour for certain life event planning with 75% retainer; $1,200 maximum advance fee for work under 6 months

Other

Account minimum: $750,000

Location

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Needham, MA

250 1st Avenue, Suite 301

Needham MA 02494

Advisors at this office

10

Most active in

Maine · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · Virginia

Work history

12 years of industry experience

F. L. Putnam Investment Management Co.

2022 - Present • 4 years

Needham, MA

Equitable Advisors, LLC

2020 - 2022 • 2 years

Wellesley, MA

Thrivent Financial

2020 - 2020 • 1 year

Dedham, MA

Thrivent Investment Management Inc

2020 - 2020 • 1 year

Dedham, MA

UnEmployed

2019 - 2020 • 1 year

Wellesley, MA

TD Private Client Wealth LLC

2016 - 2019 • 3 years

Boston, MA

TD Bank N.A.

2016 - 2019 • 3 years

Boston, MA

Banc of America Investment Advisors, Inc.

2003 - 2004 • 1 year

Boston, MA

Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

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Series 65

Newton, MA

Takayoshi Wealth Management LLC

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Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) General tax planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance

Kevin F

CFP®, CFT-I™, CPA

Dover, MA

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Passive / index investing College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General retirement planning General tax planning Roth conversion strategy Spending planning aligned with values ('Die with Zero') Financial coaching / therapy Behavioral coaching / decision support
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Julian M

ChFC®, Series 66

Boston, MA

Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC

Julian Morris is a financial advisor with Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 21 years of industry experience, with prior roles at LPL Financial, Ameriprise Financial Services, and IDS Life Insurance Company. Morris also operates Pinnacle Insurance & Financial Services, a general agency for fixed insurance products. Flagship Harbor Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $3.42 billion in discretionary assets through a team of about 60 advisors, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and both fundamental and technical analysis in their strategies.

Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Wealth management Business sale tax planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Melisa D

Series 65

Waltham, MA

Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC

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Wealth management Private / alternative investments ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting
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Andrew A

CFP®, Series 66

Needham, MA

Guardian Life

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Retirement income strategy Business exit / sale strategy Wealth management Private / alternative investments Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive
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Charles N

CFP®, Series 66

Boston, MA

Cetera

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Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Charitable giving & philanthropy Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired HENRY (High Earners, Not Rich Yet) Approaching retirement
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