James Santos
James Santos is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network, based in Deerfield, IL, with 42 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, Annuities, Business Owners, Charitable Giving, and 10 more. Their firm serves 360,488 clients with $210B in assets under management.
Compensation
Firm Size
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Average Client Portfolio
Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $750K | 2.25% |
| $750K - $1.0M | 2.00% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 1.75% |
| $2M+ | 1.50% |
Fees are negotiable. Schedule represents maximum allowable annual management fees for PPS Custom programs. Other programs like PPS Select and PPS Direct have separate advisor and program fee schedules.
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Location
570 Lake Cook Road, Suite 128, Deerfield, IL, 60015
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
James sells fixed insurance as an agent under the marketing name Pinnacle Financial Group and is a co-owner and general member of TJ Holdings, LLC, a private entity used to operate the Wisconsin Securities Branch. He is also a notary public.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Commonwealth Financial Network
Commonwealth Financial NetworkBroker
Previous Registrations
MML Investors Services, INC.Broker
MML Investors Services, INC.Broker
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
State Registrations35 states
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