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James Durso

Blackridge Asset Management, LLC
42 Years of Experience
Waterloo, NY
3 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance
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James Durso is a registered investment advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, based in Waterloo, NY, 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 Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 4 more. Their firm serves 2,433 clients with $220M in assets under management.

Blackridge Asset Management, LLC
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
70 advisors
Number of Clients
2,433 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$89K average
Assets Under Management
$216.7M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

Fees range from 0.25% to 2.50% annually depending on the program, services provided, account size, and negotiation with your representative.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Estimated Annual Fee
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Location

9-27 East Main St, Waterloo, NY, 13165

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History

Regulatory History (3)
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Customer Dispute
January 2016
Denied
Customer Dispute
November 1994
Settled
Employment Separation After Allegations
May 1988
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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

James advises and manages investments through Commonwealth Financial Group, LLC, and sells life, health, long-term care, and accident insurance since 2016. He is also a notary in Ontario County, New York, since 2018, a non-investment related and uncompensated activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Blackridge Asset Management, LLC
August 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos
Peak Brokerage Services, LLC
August 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos
Peak Brokerage Services, LLCBroker
August 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos
Previous Registrations
Cadaret, Grant & CO., INC.Broker
October 2017 - July 2025 · 7 yrs 9 mos
Cadaret Grant & CO INC
October 2017 - July 2025 · 7 yrs 9 mos
Invest Financial Corporation
December 2016 - October 2017 · 10 mos
Invest Financial CorporationBroker
January 2011 - October 2017 · 6 yrs 9 mos
Community Investment Services, INC.Broker
February 2004 - January 2011 · 6 yrs 11 mos
Mcdonald Investments INC.Broker
May 1999 - March 2004 · 4 yrs 10 mos
Key Investments INC.Broker
June 1994 - May 1999 · 4 yrs 11 mos
Cigna Financial Advisors,inc.Broker
July 1992 - May 1994 · 1 yr 10 mos
Gna Securities, INC.Broker
January 1991 - June 1992 · 1 yr 5 mos
Empire National Securities, IncorporatedBroker
July 1988 - January 1991 · 2 yrs 6 mos
Great Lakes Equities CO.Broker
August 1987 - June 1988 · 10 mos
Royce Park Investments, INC.Broker
April 1987 - September 1987 · 5 mos
Sherwood Capital, INC.Broker
February 1987 - March 1987 · 1 mo
First Jersey Securities, INC.Broker
March 1984 - January 1987 · 2 yrs 10 mos
State Registrations6 states
FLNCNYPASCVA
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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