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James Schmertmann

27 Years of Experience
Moline, IL
1 DisclosureBroker

James Schmertmann is a registered investment advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC, based in Moline, IL, with 27 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, Insurance Planning, and 2 more. Their firm serves 508,439 clients with $390B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
6484 advisors
IM Fee
Planning only
Assets Under Management
$390.0B

Fee Structure

Hourly Rate:Up to $400/hr
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Location

615 35th Ave, Moline, IL, 61265

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History

Regulatory History (1)
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Customer Dispute
March 2008
Denied
Other Business Activities

James operates under two DBAs for his LPL business: SBS Private Wealth Management, Inc. since 2008 and SBS Financial, Inc. since 2019, dedicating full-time hours to the latter. James also owns rental real estate since 2015, requiring minimal time.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Raymond James Financial Services, INC.Broker
January 2026 - Present · 4 mos
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, INC
January 2026 - Present · 4 mos
Previous Registrations
LPL Financial LLCBroker
February 2008 - January 2026 · 17 yrs 11 mos
LPL Financial LLC
February 2008 - January 2026 · 17 yrs 11 mos
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated
February 2000 - February 2008 · 8 yrs
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith IncorporatedBroker
February 2000 - February 2008 · 8 yrs
New England SecuritiesBroker
November 1989 - February 1991 · 1 yr 3 mos
State Registrations29 states
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