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ChFC

James Edward Bey

35 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
116 advisors
Number of Clients
679 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$483K average
Assets Under Management
$327.9M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
AUM-Based Fees (Tiered)
Assets Under ManagementAnnual Fee
Up to $1.0M2.50%
$1M+2.25%

Fees are negotiable.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee
Financial Plan Fee:$1,500 - $75,000
Hourly Rate:$75 - $250/hr

Financial planning fees range from $1,500 to $75,000 or more, or an hourly rate of $75 to $250 plus expenses. Investment portfolio management fees are 2.5% for accounts with assets of $1 million and under, and 2.25% for accounts with assets in excess of $1 million. Clients may opt to pay a flat fee for portfolio management services. Insurance consulting is performed at an hourly rate. Portfolio evaluation services are offered on a flat-fee basis, typically around $1,500. Seminar fees are negotiated. Emerson Equity receives a percentage of the advisory fee the client pays to third-party investment advisers, up to 2%.

Areas of Practice
Financial Planning & CoachingInvestment ManagementInsurance PlanningRetirement PlanningEstate Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

Preferred Wealth Management, LLC, 1431 Opus Place, Suite 110, Downers Grove, IL, 60515

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Regulatory History (4)
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Regulatory
April 2005
Final
Regulatory
January 2005
Final
Regulatory
February 2004
Final
Employment Separation After Allegations
August 2003
Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

James sells fixed insurance products as an owner/agent, dedicating about a quarter of his time to this activity. He also works as a financial advisor representative for Independent Wealth Network and markets securities and advisory services through other entities, spending additional time on these investment-related activities, and volunteers as a swim official.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Emerson Equity LLC Broker
January 2024 - Present · 2 yrs
Independent Wealth Network, INC.
December 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo
Previous Registrations
Brokers International Financial Services, LLC. Broker
January 2018 - December 2023 · 5 yrs 11 mos
Kestra Advisory Services, LLC
April 2016 - December 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos
NFP Advisor Services, LLC
February 2006 - September 2016 · 10 yrs 7 mos
Kestra Investment Services, LLCBroker
January 2006 - December 2017 · 11 yrs 11 mos
NFP Securities, INC.
March 2004 - February 2005 · 11 mos
Steele Capital Management, INC.
January 2004 - August 2004 · 7 mos
NFP Securities, INC.Broker
September 2003 - February 2005 · 1 yr 5 mos
Robert W. Baird & CO. Incorporated Broker
April 1996 - January 2002 · 5 yrs 9 mos
Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC Broker
March 1989 - August 2003 · 14 yrs 5 mos
State Registrations13 states
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