James Karabas is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Embree Financial Group, based in Chicago, IL, with 27 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Alternative Investments, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 6 more. Their firm serves 936 clients with $2.6B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 1.50% |
The maximum fee charged is 1.50% per year. Fees are negotiable based on the level of services provided and amount of assets involved.
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Location
440 N Wells St, Suite 530, Chicago, IL, 60654
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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James is the owner of Pente Consulting LLC, providing litigation support to attorneys in the financial services industry since January 2024. He spends a few hours per week on this activity outside of market hours.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Embree Financial Group
Previous Registrations
Waddell & Reed
Vestor Capital, LLC
Vestor Capital Partners, LLC
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith INC.
State Registrations1 state
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