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James C Whitis Jr.

Advisor at Cetera — North Port, FL

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Credentials

Series 63, Series 65

Experience

36 years

Location

North Port, FL

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Cetera

Institution

Total advisors

10,209

Across 5,115 offices

Clients per advisor

79 Low

Avg AUM per client

$306,089 Low

HNW client ratio

10% Low

About

James Whitis Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2022, and previously spent 17 years with First Allied Securities and its related firms. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for a nonprofit organization and is involved in retail sales through a partnership. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm supports a multi-manager platform with a variety of program options and serves a large client base through an extensive network of advisors.

Client services

Based on Cetera

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

Expertise

Based on Cetera

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Cetera

Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat fees may be charged for financial planning and consulting services as negotiated with advisor.

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: up to 2.90% $250,001 - $500,000: up to 2.90% $500,001 - $1,000,000: up to 2.70% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: up to 2.00% $2,000,001+: up to 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may be registered representatives and licensed insurance agents earning commissions on securities and insurance products.

Project-based

Consulting and financial planning services may be charged on an hourly rate basis, ranges not specifically stated.

Other

Account minimum: $5,000 Fee-only: Flat fees for financial planning and consulting services; hourly fees for financial planning and consulting according to client agreement; fees negotiated with advisor.

Location

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North Port, FL

North Port FL

Advisors at this office

1

Most active in

Florida · Texas

Work history

36 years of industry experience

Cetera

2022 - Present • 4 years

Schaumburg, IL

Cetera Advisors LLC

2022 - Present • 4 years

Somerset, KY

First Allied Advisory Services

2020 - 2022 • 2 years

Schaumburg, IL

First Allied Advisory Services, INC.

2012 - 2020 • 8 years

Chesterfield, MO

First Allied Securities, Inc.

2005 - 2022 • 17 years

San Diego, CA

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Series 66

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Retirement income strategy Active portfolio management Income planning Annuities Early retirement planning Approaching retirement
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CFP®

North Port, FL

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General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)

Deb M

CFP®, CPA

Punta Gorda, FL

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Family Business Founder/Business Owner Gen X (Born 1965-1980)
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Jean M

Series 63, Series 65

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General retirement planning General tax planning General estate planning guidance
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Edward E

Series 65

Port Charlotte, FL

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Larry B

Series 63, Series 65

Venice, FL

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General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy
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