James Schafer
James Schafer is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in Chillicothe, OH, with 36 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 Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 6 more. Their firm serves 361,213 clients with $140B in assets under management.
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Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Any | 2.25% |
Maximum allowable advisory fee is 2.25% annually across platforms. Actual fees are negotiable and set by your financial professional based on account size, complexity, and specific program selected.
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Location
145 W. Second Street, Chillicothe, OH, 45601
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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Learn about disclosures →Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
James is an independent insurance agent since 2004, dedicating minimal time to this activity. He also co-owns rental property, is an advisory rep of a RIA (working nearly full-time), works as a tax preparer (about 10-20% of his time), and is part owner of Brooke & Schafer, LLC (working full-time).
Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
Questar Asset Management, INC.
Brooke & Schafer, LLC
Questar Capital CorporationBroker
Proequities, INC.Broker
Mariner Financial Services, INC.Broker
Mariner Financial Services, INC.Broker
Integrated Resources Equity CorporationBroker
State Registrations4 states
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