James Benson is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Vanguard Advisers, INC., based in Charlotte, NC, with 17 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 817,328 clients with $300B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Vanguard Situational Advisor offers a one-time financial plan consultation for a fee:
- New Model: $250, potentially paid by the participant, the plan sponsor, or a combination of both.
- Legacy Model:
- $250 for participants with $50,000 to $500,000 in total Vanguard assets.
- $1,000 for participants with less than $50,000 in total Vanguard assets. Fee waivers are available for participants with over $500,000 in total Vanguard assets or who are over age 55.
Location
1030 Admiral Nelson Ct, Charlotte, NC, 28262
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Regulatory History
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James is the owner and CEO of Benbrook Imports, Inc., an importing wine business, since 2016. He dedicates a few hours per week to this non-investment related activity.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Vanguard Advisers, INC.
Vanguard Marketing Corporation
Vanguard Marketing CorporationBroker
Previous Registrations
Investment Centers of America, INC.Broker
Norwest Investment Services, INC.Broker
Heiner & Stock, INC.Broker
State Registrations2 states
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