James Kern
James Kern is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Blacksburg, VA, with 39 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Business Owners, Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 2 more. Their firm serves 1,327,695 clients with $610B in assets under management.
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- Cash Flow Analysis — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
- Education Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
- Retirement Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
- Risk Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
- Wealth Planning — Up to $1,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $2,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
- Divorce Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
- Special Needs Analysis — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
- Sports & Entertainment — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
- Business Owner Planning — Up to $1,500 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000; up to $3,750 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000; up to $7,500 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000.
The total fee per engagement can range up to $5,000 for clients with a net worth of $250,000 to $500,000, up to $12,500 for clients with a net worth over $500,000 to $1,000,000, and up to $25,000 for clients with a net worth over $1,000,000. Fees are subject to negotiation and may vary.
Location
200 Country Club Dr SW Ste C2, Blacksburg, VA, 24060
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March 1990Other Business Activities
James is a board member and minority owner of Kern Farms, Inc., a family farm, dedicating minimal time. He also acts as a conservator for his brother, spending a few hours per week, and serves on the investment committee for Opera Roanoke, spending minimal time.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Advisors
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
Previous Registrations
Wachovia Securities, INC.
Wachovia Securities, INC.Broker
Ferguson, Andrews & Associates, INC.Broker
Dominion Investment Banking, INC.Broker
State Registrations27 states
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