James Fay
James Fay is a registered investment advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC., based in State College, PA, with 35 years of industry experience. Their practice areas include Divorce Planning, Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, and 4 more. Their firm serves 323,031 clients with $100B in assets under management.
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Cambridge Investment Research Advisors (CIRA) offers investment management services through several platforms. Fees are based on a percentage of your portfolio's value and are negotiable. The maximum annual fee is 2.25%. Fees can be structured as flat, tiered, or breakpoint. You may also encounter setup fees and service fees. Fees are typically deducted directly from your account. CIRA also offers WealthPort, a wrap fee program with inclusive fees. The WealthPort maximum advisory fee is 2.25% annually.
Location
1315 South Allen St, Ste 305, State College, PA, 16801
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Regulatory History (2)
Customer Dispute
February 2025Customer Dispute
May 2022Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance
James is an independent insurance agent for various companies since 2008, dedicating a few hours per week to this. He also owns rental properties and is a financial professional with Athlon Advisors, spending full-time hours there.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC.
Cambridge Investment Research, INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
First Montauk Securities CORP.Broker
Capital Analysts, IncorporatedBroker
Hackett Associates, INC.Broker
Chubb Securities CorporationBroker
State Registrations22 states
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