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James Kraatz

Blackridge Asset Management, LLC
35 Years of Experience
Shelby Township, MI
2 DisclosuresBrokerSells Insurance
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James Kraatz is a registered investment advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, based in Shelby Township, MI, with 35 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 Education Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning & Coaching, High Net Worth, and 4 more. Their firm serves 2,433 clients with $220M in assets under management.

Blackridge Asset Management, LLC
Compensation
Fee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
70 advisors
Number of Clients
2,433 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$89K average
Assets Under Management
$216.7M

Fee Structure

Minimum Investment:None
Investment management only (planning not offered)
Portfolio-Based Fees (Flat)
Portfolio ValueAnnual Fee
Any2.50%

Fees range from 0.25% to 2.50% annually depending on the program, services provided, account size, and negotiation with your representative.

Fee Estimator
Your Portfolio Value
$500K
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Location

51863 Schoenerr Road, Suite 101, Shelby Township, MI, 48315

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History

Regulatory History (2)
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Customer Dispute
June 2012
Settled
Customer Dispute
July 2010
Denied
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Other Business ActivitiesSells Insurance

James is the owner of Faith Investment Services LLC, where he sells fixed annuities, fixed life insurance, health/disability insurance, and long-term care insurance. He also owns Hope Holdings LLC, which is used to manage the office and employ staff, and is a partner in Faith Hope Properties, a real estate venture, and refers clients for Medicare quotes. James spends nearly full-time hours on Faith Investment Services, minimal time on Hope Holdings LLC and Faith Hope Properties, and a few hours per week referring clients for Medicare quotes.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Blackridge Asset Management, LLC
March 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos
Peak Brokerage Services, LLC
March 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos
Peak Brokerage Services, LLCBroker
March 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos
Previous Registrations
Next Financial Group, INC.
March 2008 - March 2017 · 9 yrs
Next Financial Group, INC.Broker
February 2008 - March 2017 · 9 yrs 1 mo
Capital Financial Services, INC.
October 2005 - March 2008 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Capital Financial Services, INC.Broker
October 2005 - March 2008 · 2 yrs 5 mos
Empire Investment Advisors. INC
February 2004 - October 2005 · 1 yr 8 mos
Empire Financial Group, INC.Broker
November 2003 - October 2005 · 1 yr 11 mos
Freedom Financial, INC.Broker
October 2002 - November 2003 · 1 yr 1 mo
Thrivent Investment Management INC.Broker
October 1990 - October 2002 · 12 yrs
State Registrations8 states
ALCOFLGAMINCOHSC
AdvisorBrokerBoth

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Exams
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