JT
CFP · ChFC
JT
CFP · ChFC

James Thomas

43 Years of Experience
San Diego, CA
BrokerSells Insurance

James Thomas is a CFP, ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Calton & Associates, INC., based in San Diego, CA, with 43 years of industry experience. James is also registered as a broker, so some compensation may come from commissions on products sold. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 5 more. Their firm serves 5,283 clients with $1.6B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
229 advisors
Number of Clients
5,283 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$298K average
Assets Under Management
$1.6B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$50K
Planning is included in investment management (also available separately)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.60%

Fees are up to 2.60% and may be negotiable depending on the client, representative, and program selected.

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Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

10085 Carroll Canyon Rd., Suite 230, San Diego, CA, 92131

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History

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 outside business activities, including serving as a trustee for the Catholic Community Foundation of San Diego and Build a Miracle, and as an IAR for Carmel Capital Partners. He also works as a life insurance agent and owns Superplan Systems, LLC and Acutis, LLC.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Calton & Associates, INC.
June 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 4 mos
Calton & Associates, INC.Broker
June 2015 - Present · 11 yrs 4 mos
Previous Registrations
Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office
September 2024 - November 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos
Carmel Capital Partners, LLC
July 2022 - November 2025 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Capital Analysts, INC
June 2012 - June 2015 · 3 yrs
Lincoln Investment Planning, INC
June 2012 - June 2015 · 3 yrs
Lincoln InvestmentBroker
June 2012 - June 2015 · 3 yrs
Superior Planning, INC
June 2004 - September 2024 · 20 yrs 3 mos
Capital Analysts Incorporated
April 2002 - June 2012 · 10 yrs 2 mos
Capital Analysts, IncorporatedBroker
August 1997 - June 2012 · 14 yrs 10 mos
Sun Investment Services CompanyBroker
March 1983 - August 1997 · 14 yrs 5 mos
State Registrations8 states
AZCACTNYOHORTXWA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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