James Kirby
James Kirby is a ChFC-designated registered investment advisor at Esi Financial Advisors, based in Charlotte, NC, with 41 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 Annuities, Charitable Giving, Education Planning, Estate Planning, and 6 more. Their firm serves 12,379 clients with $2.8B in assets under management.
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Assets Under Management
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 1.00% |
| $1.0M - $2.5M | 0.75% |
| $2.5M - $5.0M | 0.60% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.50% |
| $10M+ | 0.35% |
Rates reflect the primary schedule used in programs like American Funds and Schwab Retirement Advisor Services. Other programs have different maximum fees (AssetMark up to 1.50%, Saratoga up to 2.00%, SEI up to 1.75% plus 0.05% administrative fee). Actual fees are negotiable.
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Location
1515 Mockingbird Lane, Suite 800, Charlotte, NC, 28209
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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 is a board member for Polo Downs HOA, dedicating minimal time to managing HOA affairs. He also works as a high-performance driving instructor at Carolina Motor Sports Park a few times per year and is an insurance agent since December 2023, dedicating nearly all of his time to this activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Esi Financial Advisors
Equity Services, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Equity Services, INC.Broker
Berkshire Equity Sales, INC.Broker
Nylife Securities INC.Broker
State Registrations2 states
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