James Benson is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Vanguard Advisers, INC., based in Charlotte, NC, with 17 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 Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 791,528 clients with $340B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
- Retirement plan consultation and financial plan (New model) — $250 for the consultation and plan, unless a lower fee was agreed upon with your plan sponsor.
- Retirement plan consultation and financial plan (Legacy model for accounts $50,000 to $500,000) — $250, unless you qualify for a fee waiver (waivers apply if you have over $500,000 in total Vanguard assets or are over age 55).
- Retirement plan consultation and financial plan (Legacy model for accounts under $50,000) — $1,000, unless you qualify for a fee waiver.
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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