JW
JW

James Watts

38 Years of Experience
Corte Madera, CA
1 DisclosureBroker

James Watts is a registered investment advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Corte Madera, CA, with 38 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.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
14703 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$606.0B

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:$250K
  • 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.

One-Time Plan:Up to $25,000
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Location

770 Tamalpais Dr Ste 400, Corte Madera, CA, 94925

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
April 1997
Settled
Other Business Activities

James has 50% ownership in Watts Development, LLC, a real estate holding company, since 2008, and spends minimal time on it. He also owns rental property since 2009, spending minimal time on that as well.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLCBroker
December 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors
December 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 5 mos
Previous Registrations
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
October 2011 - December 2020 · 9 yrs 2 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
September 2011 - December 2020 · 9 yrs 3 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLCBroker
January 2011 - September 2011 · 8 mos
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
January 2011 - September 2011 · 8 mos
Wells Fargo Investments, LLC
May 2001 - January 2011 · 9 yrs 8 mos
Wells Fargo Investments, LLCBroker
May 2001 - January 2011 · 9 yrs 8 mos
Wells Fargo Securities INC.Broker
October 1997 - May 2001 · 3 yrs 7 mos
Stephens INC.Broker
June 1996 - October 1997 · 1 yr 4 mos
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United StatesBroker
April 1987 - July 1996 · 9 yrs 3 mos
Eq Financial Consultants, INC.Broker
April 1987 - July 1996 · 9 yrs 3 mos
State Registrations42 states
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Exams
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