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Kevin James

Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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Location

Huxley, IA

Credentials

Series 66

Industry experience

15 years

About

Kevin James is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and also serves as Vice President of Agricultural Lending at First State Bank. Outside of his advisory role, James is active in his community as a high school athletics referee and treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Brooklyn, Iowa. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and pension plans through a large network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services using various account platforms and third-party strategists.

Client services

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

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

Expertise

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retirement income strategy Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Annuities

Occupation focus

Based on Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive

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Fee options

Fixed

Financial Planning and Consulting flat fees generally do not exceed $25,000; Financial Wellness flat fee agreements also offered; Retirement Plan Advisory flat fees negotiated

Percentage

$0 - $100,000: up to 1.50% $100,000 - $250,000: up to 1.25% $250,000+: up to 1.00%

Commissions

Financial Professionals may receive commissions in their capacity as Registered Representatives for securities and insurance products

Project-based

Financial Planning and Consulting hourly fees generally do not exceed $500/hour; Retirement Plan Advisory and Consulting Services up to $500/hour

Other

Account minimum: $25,000 Minimum fee: Setup fee generally the lesser of 1% of assets under management or $1,000; combined setup fee and advisory fee not to exceed 3% of AUM; service fee up to $300 Fee-only: Financial Planning and Consulting fees include flat fees up to $25,000, hourly fees generally not exceeding $500/hour, asset-based fees for investment consulting

Location

Huxley, IA

Most active in

Iowa · Texas

Work history

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

2018 - Present (8 years)

Cambridge Investment Research, INc.

2018 - Present (8 years)

First State Bank

2014 - Present (12 years)

Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp

2010 - Present (16 years)

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