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CFP

James F Watkins

27 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
41 advisors
Number of Clients
1,314 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$944K average
Assets Under Management
$1.2B

Fee Structure

Financial Planning:Included in AUM fee
Hourly Rate:$200 - $500/hr

FourStar charges fees for financial planning based on the scope and complexity of the plan. Investment management fees are based on assets under management, a flat fee, or a combination of both. Fees may also be charged hourly ($200-$500/hour) or on a project basis. Fees are prorated and charged quarterly in advance. The firm may negotiate a lesser fee based on certain criteria. Retirement plan consulting fees range between 0.25% and 2.00%.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate PlanningCharitable GivingInsurance Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

1 N. Lasalle Street, Suite 2225, Chicago, IL, 60602

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Regulatory History
Clean regulatory record

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

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Other Business Activities

James is a managing trustee for the Beck Family Trust since 1989. This requires a few hours per week.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Fourstar Wealth Advisors, LLC
July 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos
Previous Registrations
Watkins Financial Limited
June 1998 - December 2024 · 26 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations2 states
KSTX
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Exams
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