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James Roy Kennedy

36 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
10 advisors
Number of Clients
543 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$679K average
Assets Under Management
$368.9M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$50K
AUM-Based Fees (Tiered)
Assets Under ManagementAnnual Fee
Up to $250K1.50%
$250K - $500K1.40%
$500K - $1.0M1.30%
$1M+1.20%

Specified rate applies only to assets in that tier. Fees are negotiable.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
$0$500K$1M$5M$20M
Estimated Annual Fee
Financial Plan Fee:Up to $50,000
Hourly Rate:Up to $350/hr

For portfolio management, fees are based on a percentage of assets under management, as detailed in the fee schedule. Financial planning and consulting are charged on an hourly basis (up to $350/hour) or a fixed fee basis (up to $50,000), depending on the scope and complexity. Clients are also responsible for fees charged by financial institutions and third-party money managers.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningEstate PlanningTax PlanningEducation PlanningFinancial Planning & CoachingHigh Net Worth
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Advisor Information

Office location

106 South Seaman, Eastland, TX, 76448

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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.

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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

James is involved in several business activities, including ranching, real estate rental, a barber shop, and an accounting firm. He also works as a fee-based advisor with Smart Money Group LLC and is a registered representative with Calton & Associates, in addition to being an insurance agent selling life, health, long-term care, and disability insurance.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Smart Money Group, LLC
August 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 5 mos
Calton & Associates, INC. Broker
July 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Vsr Advisory Services
February 2003 - July 2016 · 13 yrs 5 mos
The Masters, INC.
February 1997 - February 2003 · 6 yrs
Vsr Financial Services, INC.Broker
January 1997 - July 2016 · 19 yrs 6 mos
Dominion Capital CorporationBroker
April 1995 - January 1997 · 1 yr 9 mos
Mony Securities CORP.Broker
March 1995 - April 1995 · 1 mo
Metlife Securities INC.Broker
September 1989 - March 1995 · 5 yrs 6 mos
Metropolitan Life Insurance CompanyBroker
September 1989 - March 1995 · 5 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations19 states
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Exams
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