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James Master

34 Years of Experience
Lexington, KY
4 DisclosuresBroker

James Master is a registered investment advisor at Robert W. Baird & CO. Incorporated, based in Lexington, KY, with 34 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 Alternative Investments, Estate Planning, High Net Worth, Investment Management, and 3 more. Their firm serves 241,359 clients with $390B in assets under management.

Compensation
Commission-BasedFee-Only (% of Portfolio)Fixed/Hourly
Firm Size
2620 advisors
Number of Clients
241,359 clients
Average Client Portfolio
$1.6M average
Assets Under Management
$394.1B

Fee Structure

Investment management only (planning not offered)

Robert W. Baird & Co. charges an ongoing annual fee for portfolio management, which is bundled with trade execution and custody services as part of a wrap fee program. The specific fee amount depends on the chosen program, strategy, and the size of your portfolio, and is generally calculated as a percentage of the assets they manage for you. Additional costs may apply if managers execute trades away from Baird or if you utilize specialized overlay services.

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Location

100 W Main St, Suite 500, Lexington, KY, 40507

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History

Regulatory History (4)
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Customer Dispute
October 2013
Closed-No Action
Customer Dispute
November 2008
Settled
Customer Dispute
October 2008
Settled
Customer Dispute
September 2003
Denied
Other Business Activities

James is the treasurer for the Eastwood Maintenance Association, a homeowner's association, since January 2022. He spends minimal time on this non-investment related activity.

Employment History
Current Registrations
Robert W. Baird & CO. Incorporated
October 2019 - Present · 7 yrs
Robert W. Baird & CO. IncorporatedBroker
October 2019 - Present · 7 yrs
Previous Registrations
J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC
April 2004 - October 2019 · 15 yrs 6 mos
J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLCBroker
April 1992 - October 2019 · 27 yrs 6 mos
State Registrations25 states
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