Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
18 advisors
Number of Clients
1,252 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$278K average
Assets Under Management
$348.2M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Financial Plan Fee:$1,000 - $10,000
Hourly Rate:$100 - $500/hr

Financial planning fees are negotiable, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for fixed-fee plans, depending on the services required. Hourly fees range from $100 to $500. Portfolio management fees are also negotiable. Insurance products are sold separately, and assets allocated to insurance are not subject to advisory fees.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate PlanningInsurance PlanningBusiness OwnersHigh Net Worth
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Advisor Information

Office location

633 W 5th Street, Suite 1050, Los Angeles, CA, 90071

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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 the President of Maxguard Wealth LLC, where he focuses on insurance sales and services, dedicating full-time hours to this role. Additionally, James is a licensed insurance agent specializing in annuities and life insurance, receiving commissions directly from insurance carriers.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Kinetic Investment Management, INC.
January 2022 - Present · 4 yrs
Previous Registrations
Ae Wealth Management, LLC
August 2020 - December 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos
Elevated Capital Advisors, LLC
January 2020 - July 2020 · 6 mos
Ae Wealth Management, LLC
September 2018 - October 2018 · 1 mo
Questar Asset Management, INC.
April 2018 - July 2018 · 3 mos
Questar Capital CorporationBroker
April 2018 - July 2018 · 3 mos
Change Path LLC
March 2017 - December 2017 · 9 mos
Americafirst Securities, INC.Broker
April 2015 - May 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo
Americafirst Securities, INC.Broker
October 2013 - December 2013 · 2 mos
Alps Distributors, INC.Broker
January 2013 - October 2013 · 9 mos
Sip Nordic America LLCBroker
February 2011 - January 2013 · 1 yr 11 mos
Matrix Capital Group, INC.Broker
July 2009 - November 2009 · 4 mos
Leader Capital CORP. Broker
February 2008 - March 2008 · 1 mo
Fixed Income Securities, LP Broker
August 2006 - February 2008 · 1 yr 6 mos
M&t Securities, INC.Broker
June 2004 - February 2006 · 1 yr 8 mos
M&t Securities, INC.Broker
May 2003 - December 2003 · 7 mos
Allfirst Brokerage CorporationBroker
August 2002 - May 2003 · 9 mos
Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown INC. Broker
January 2001 - June 2001 · 5 mos
Db Alex. Brown LLCBroker
July 1998 - January 2001 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Herbert J. Sims & CO. INC.Broker
March 1997 - October 1997 · 7 mos
Merit Capital Associates, INC.Broker
November 1996 - January 1997 · 2 mos
Olde Discount CorporationBroker
March 1996 - September 1996 · 6 mos
State Registrations1 state
NJ
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Exams
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