James Zalenka is a CFP-designated registered investment advisor at The Baran James Company, INC., based in Pittsburgh, PA, with 23 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Financial Planning & Coaching, Investment Management, Retirement Planning. Their firm serves 195 clients with $91M in assets under management.
Baran James charges a fee based on the value of your investments. The fee ranges from 0.75% to 1.5% per year, depending on the investment strategy and the size of your account. The average fee is about 1% per year. Fees are paid quarterly in advance.
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