James Ballor is a registered investment advisor at Charles Schwab & CO., INC., based in Oak Brook, IL, with 31 years of industry experience. James operates on a fee-only basis, meaning they do not earn commissions from product sales. Their practice areas include Estate Planning, Investment Management, Retirement Planning.
Compensation
Firm Size
Number of Clients
Average Client Portfolio
Fee Structure
Portfolio-Based Fees (Tiered)
| Portfolio Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.0M | 0.80% |
| $1.0M - $2.0M | 0.75% |
| $2.0M - $5.0M | 0.70% |
| $5.0M - $10.0M | 0.50% |
| $10.0M - $25.0M | 0.30% |
| $25M+ | 0.30% |
Fee schedule effective October 1, 2024. Clients enrolled prior to this date may have grandfathered fee schedules. Fees may be negotiable for assets over $25 million.
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Location
540 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL, 60523
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Regulatory History
No disclosures, customer disputes, or regulatory actions on file.
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James is a part-time Jiu Jitsu instructor at Renzo Gracie Chicago, teaching a class once or twice a week when needed. This takes minimal time and is not investment-related.
Employment History
Current Registrations
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
Previous Registrations
TD Ameritrade, INC.Broker
Wintrust Investments LLCBroker
Wintrust Investments
Mariner Wealth Advisors
TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC
TD Ameritrade, INC.
TD Ameritrade, INC.Broker
J.P. Morgan Securities LLCBroker
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
Ogrizovich Financial Management, INC.
Strategic Advisers, INC.
Fidelity Brokerage Services LLCBroker
E*trade Capital Management, LLC
E*trade Securities LLCBroker
TD Ameritrade, INC.
Amerivest Investment Management, LLC
TD Ameritrade, INC.Broker
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.
Charles Schwab & CO., INC.Broker
The Prudential Insurance Company of AmericaBroker
Pruco Securities CorporationBroker
State Registrations10 states
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