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James Roland Waldal

Advisor at LPL Financial — Freeland, WA

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

25 years

Location

Freeland, WA

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LPL Financial

Institution

Total advisors

22,823

Across 10,503 offices

Clients per advisor

86 Typical

Avg AUM per client

$399,489 Typical

HNW client ratio

34% Very High

About

James Waldal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2001 to 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a family-owned real estate rental property in Washington. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and access to third-party asset management, supported by extensive technology tools and a broad platform that integrates advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Client services

Based on LPL Financial

Financial planning Portfolio management Educational seminars or workshops
Consulting and other non-discretionary advisory services

Expertise

Based on LPL Financial

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on LPL Financial

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees up to $15,000 for financial planning and consulting services

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for financial planning and consulting services

Location

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Freeland, WA

Freeland WA

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

California · Texas · Washington

Work history

25 years of industry experience

LPL Financial

2005 - Present • 21 years

Freeland, WA

Morgan Stanley Dw Inc.

2001 - 2005 • 4 years

Carlsbad, CA

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