JG
CFP

James Lester Gillis

22 Years of Experience

Firm Information

Compensation
Fee-Only (AUM)Fixed/Hourly
Number of Advisors
54 advisors
Number of Clients
3,032 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.2M average
Assets Under Management
$3.6B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$500K
Hourly Rate:Up to $350/hr

Investment management fees are a percentage of assets under management, with a maximum annual fee of 1.75%. Fees are negotiable and may vary based on relationship size, service level, investment strategy, trading activity, advisor expertise, and financial planning. Retirement and financial planning fees are up to $350 per hour. Consulting fees are also up to $350 per hour. Tax preparation fees are determined by the complexity of the return. There is no account minimum, but the Adviser may decline to accept clients with portfolios under $500,000.

Areas of Practice
Investment ManagementRetirement PlanningFinancial Planning & CoachingTax Planning
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Advisor Information

Office location

2835 82nd Avenue Se, Ste 100, Mercer Island, WA, 98040

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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 involved in several outside business activities, including serving as a board member for the Georgia Forestry Association and the Athens Homeless Property Corporation, and owning timber property and shares in a real estate holding company. He also serves as President of Soperton Naval Stores, Inc. and owns JG4 Investments, Inc., an S-corporation for business and tax purposes related to his work as an independent contractor.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Northwest Asset Management
June 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Carson Advisory Group
June 2009 - June 2020 · 11 yrs
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC
May 2009 - July 2020 · 11 yrs 2 mos
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
May 2009 - July 2020 · 11 yrs 2 mos
Morgan Keegan & Company, INC.
December 2003 - May 2009 · 5 yrs 5 mos
Morgan Keegan & Company, INC.Broker
December 2003 - May 2009 · 5 yrs 5 mos
State Registrations1 state
GA
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Exams
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