James Oppenlander
James Oppenlander is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Esi Financial Advisors, based in Hilton Head Island, SC, with 42 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 12,116 clients with $2.5B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
ESI Financial Advisors offers investment management through various programs. Fees vary depending on the program chosen and can include platform fees, strategist fees, and service fees.
ESI Illuminations programs charge a platform fee between 0.26% and 0.45% annually, plus strategist fees (0.02%-1.00%) and EFA's service fee (0-2.00%).
American Funds and Schwab Retirement Advisor Services have tiered fees, up to 1.00% annually on the first $1M, decreasing to 0.35% on amounts over $10M.
AssetMark fees are negotiated with the advisor, not to exceed 1.5% annually.
SEI fees are also negotiated, not to exceed 1.75% annually, plus a 0.05% administrative fee.
Location
Hilton Head Island, SC
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July 2015Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
James is the President/CEO of Dome Financial Services, LTD, spending nearly full-time on insurance-related activities. He also works full-time as a General Manager for National Life Group, recruiting insurance agents and selling life/annuity products.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Esi Financial Advisors
Equity Services, INC.
Equity Services, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Ameritas Investment CORP
Ameritas Investment CORP.Broker
Nylife Securities INC.Broker
Jefferson-Pilot Investor Services, INC.Broker
State Registrations20 states
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